raffi

Hi I know Ralph boothe makes amazing center caps for hre fikse etc...
but has anybody tried a cheaper alternative. I remember someone had dremeled some holes in his oem caps to mount them.
I am thinking of sticking these silver crests off ebay on my blank caps and clear coating.
Is this a bad idea, any suggestions. Thanks

I posted a pic of the wheel and the adhesive silver crest.

LVDell

If I am not mistaken that is exactly what Ralph Boothe does albeit a little more professional. I have his center cap jewely pieces and love them. Totally worth the money. Basically a really nice heavy duty locking cap with a recessed crest mounted.

The analogy I would make here is like the people that are making the fake PSE mufflers. Close but not exactly the same but if it makes you happy and is acceptable to your quality then go for it!

raffi

Thanks LVDell,
I would guess that ralph cuts into the crest to make it sit flush like the oem stuff.
I think I will give it a try, i am also gonna paint the cap black to match the rest of the wheel.
I dont like how the aftermarket wheels keep a silver/chrome center on their painted wheels.
If I dont like the way it looks I will be out $30 and will just end up buying ralph's caps.

LVDell

I'll have to go check out mine but I don't think there is ANY cutting of the crest but rather a recess on the cao that is goes in that makes it sit flush. It's some real quality work.

LVDell

Yup.....totally recessed.

DonW-Cape Cod

Maybe this will help.... These are from Ralph. Glad I got them before he had to stop making silver ones.

stuart_w

who is Ralph and how do I make contact to get me some of those great caps?

LVDell

www.boothedesign.com

stuart_w

I like the silver ones. Can these still be sourced?

gota911

Hey, Dell! I resemble that remark!

LVDell

Yes you do you big faker.

LVDell

Not likely unless you get ahold of 4 silver crests that Ralph used and then order them (the center caps) from him and replace the crest. Not somthing that you would want to do cost-wise but can be done.

stuart_w

Bugger. They look so good in silver.

Eric - Plug Guy

We carry many of the Boothe Design caps....and others. Email me for details:

eric@bumperplugs.com

I might even be in a dealing mood.....

gota911

Eric - I haven't seen you post anything in a while, work been keeping you away? Anyway, it's good to see you back!