Geo Hubcaps

[ALL BOY]

Anyone know where I can get a good set of original hubcaps? Has anyone tried repainting there old ones?

[theragtopguy]

Watch e-bay.

[ALL BOY]

I just got some off Ebay that were advertised as "ok condition" and after delivered found them to be junk. No paint left on them, all scraped up. I'm begining to hate Ebay. They sure looked good in the picture.

[theragtopguy]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that you left appropriate negative feedback.

Try this group, die-hard Geo Metro lovers.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/thegeometroclub/

Just join up and post your needs. Good group of people!

[Crvett69]

what year hubcaps? i think i might have a set or two. 12" ones?

[ALL BOY]

I need a set of 4 for a 1994 ( 12"). I'm looking for some that would be considered excellent condition, or at least above average.

[RossT]

I have 2 geos with 12 inch rims. It is very hard to find a used set with good paint. At my local junk yard, I purchased a set of 4 with little paint and lots of scratches. The scratches come out nicely with a coarse sanding sponge. I then use a medium and follow with a fine. I used a can of spay prime and then premium quality spray paint, and they turned out very nice!! I was going to have some GEO vinyl stickers made for the centers, but they look better withouth them. I will post pics later.

[ALL BOY]

Sounds like I might have to break out the sandpaper, and paint. Cant wait to see your photo(s). Did you spray them silver?

[RossT]

A sanding sponge works 10 times better than standard sand paper.

With the set that I repainted, I went with a darger grey. It looks better on this car. I was going to put vinly letters back on the centers, but thought it looked better without them:




This car I picked up for $1,000 US it only has 52,000 miles and has working air and automatic tranny.

[RossT]

Also, make sure you use a good spray paint. I tried a cheap stuff, and ended up going over it with Rust-Oleum Professinal High Peformance Enamel. About $5 a can a Menards. This was much easier to work with. Unless you have chunks out of yours, just repaint them. The stock paint flakes off after 10 years or so.

[ALL BOY]

Good looking hubcaps. I like how they turned out. Your Metro looks great too. Very clean! I searched for a long time to find one in good condition.

[bambambam]

Those are some nice looking covers! Great job!
My 96 has the 13" tires, I wouldn't mind finding some covers similar to your. Currently is has a set provided by Wal-Mart...nothing super but looks better than naked black wheels.
Bam