Technical Hubcap problems

need tips for a method or tool recommendation to remove dog dish type hubcaps from painted steel smoothy type wheels without scratching the wheel or damaging the cap.

 

Look at how VW did this on the Beetles.

 

I always use a screwdriver and pry carefully.

 

Teflon tool used for installing windshields. Any glass shop has em

 

Claw hammer & a red rag ....

 

An old style metal can / bottle opener, a piece of cloth to prevent paint damage and a bit of patience.

 

Got one of these from Drake. Works for me.

 

I drill a small hole and made a tool to pop them off

 

Instead of a rag, I use a thin piece of plastic (old credit card) between the wheel and hub cap.

Mick

 

I use a hardwood wedge and a small tap hammer.

 

I use a plastic squeegee that came with a screaming chicken decal kit for one of my T/A's. works nice and doesn't leave a mark. I start on one side and just slide it round the wheel until the cap pops off in my hand.
Like this

 

I have a set of nylon auto trim pry tools that I use, similar to these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/122844292500