Can you remove these without breaking them?

[Andy MacD]

I want to remove this panel, the rear door cover on an Adria Twin. Is there a way to remove these plastic fittings so they can be used again? If not any ideas where I can get more?

 

[Sasbo]

Centre of the cap has to come out. Best way is a sharp scalpel type blade moved around the edge to prise out with minimal damage. Or you can put a small drill through the centre cap then insert a screw to pull out. They are a bit of a sod to remove without any damage.

Replacements in the link below.

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[BusyBuilder]

All ours have a very small hole drilled in side of centre part, then use a needle to hook middle bit out. I've been after some black ones but so far not seen any for sale.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Motorhome caravan Screw cap & covers wheel arches etc. LT GREY

LIGHT GREY Pack of 6 screw caps & covers for fitting wheel arches etc. 6 x LIGHT GREY plastic. 20mm overall diam. 12mm diam

www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk

 

[Sasbo]

All ours have a very small hole drilled in side of centre part, then use a needle to hook middle bit out. I've been after some black ones but so far not seen any for sale.

I managed to get some black ones from a local Pilote dealer. You need to ask for top hat screw covers for the Pilote Galaxy A class dashboard.

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[Just smiffy]

Some good strong sticky tape might pull it out or if you have a little sucker…

 

[Emmit]

Motorhome caravan Screw cap & covers wheel arches etc. LT GREY

LIGHT GREY Pack of 6 screw caps & covers for fitting wheel arches etc. 6 x LIGHT GREY plastic. 20mm overall diam. 12mm diam

www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk

Photo shows 6 surrounds but 5 'top hats'.
How many do you get for your money?
Edit. You get 6. That's the best??? Price I've found per cover.

 

[BusyBuilder]

I managed to get some black ones from a local Pilote dealer. You need to ask for top hat screw covers for the Pilote Galaxy A class dashboard.

I've googled all sorts but no luck, being up in the Highlands means no dealers about.

 

[Emmit]

Those sold as 'Swift' have a small slot for where the two come together.

 

[Northernraider]

Photo shows 6 surrounds but 5 'top hats'.
How many do you get for your money?

Because one top hat has the centre fitted

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[Emmit]

Because one top hat has the centre fitted

Reading the OP that means it's got built in planned obsolescence.

 

[Sasbo]

I've googled all sorts but no luck, being up in the Highlands means no dealers about.

Give Dickson's of Perth a call, they are Pilote dealers. 01738 626287. They would probably post them out to you.

 

[Ditcha]

Could try a hot glue gun then trim the glue off once it is out.

 

[Diabalo]

@Andy MacD I used strong double sided tape stuck to a screw head and trimmed, It's fiddly but worked for me

 

[Toady]

Chris at Reliance

Not cheap. I ordered a pack of ten and with delivery £24. The dash looks finished mind which is what I wanted so worth the price.

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[Spanner]

I had to remove a couple to access a failed door lock while away from home but picking the centre out always leaves scratch marks, so when I later needed to remove a roof light frame I very carefully drilled a 1/16” hole dead centre and easily removed all the centres with a slightly hooked piece of welding wire, if you can drill the hole dead centre they don’t look too untidy when refitted. Obviously if they are in a very noticeable spot then fit new if you can.