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Flashajd
#1 Posted : 11 September 2017 16:31:41

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So having finished my Countach a few months ago I have just been enjoying having it completed after more than two years waiting for the parts and constructing.

When fixing the body to the chassis the front half did not screw together very well, though the rear is perfect. This resulted in the headlights sitting about 2mm too high when closed ( so not closing fully). So I have now decided to try to address the problem by separating the body and chassis and refitting.

I want to remove the screws I beleive are in the top of the front wheel arch. The problem is I can not work out how to remove the magnetic wheel centre caps! I'm sure it must be simple. Do I just need a stronger magnet to pull it back off? Any good ideas would be gratefully received, thanks.
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#2 Posted : 11 September 2017 17:30:24

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You could try a blob of blue tac on the end of a match stick or gently prising them our with a small knife blade
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#3 Posted : 11 September 2017 18:03:14

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I will try the blu tac idea, thanks. Already tried sharp knife/tweezers, but blu tac might work.
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