Simms
Enthusiast
Does R&J still chrome the factory gas caps?
Chrome gas cap
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SSSSE YA
Enthusiast
Hi Ian,
I have one from Ron, I love it. Free bump top the top.
I have one from Ron, I love it. Free bump top the top.
Simms
Enthusiast
Hi Ian,
I have one from Ron, I love it. Free bump top the top.
I couldn't find them anymore on his site. Do you know if he still offers chroming services?
I guess I could just call.
Dan Aseere
Viper Owner
The gas cap on the GTS is one of the best features of the car. It duplicates the cap used on the Shelby Cobra. The finish on the GTS is the same as the Cobra. Do not mess it up.
It's crappy aluminum that only has a clear coat on it, and they degrade over time especially at the hinge.
Hard chroming it would be a great way to preserve the look and durability.
Paul S Lacey
Enthusiast
Had mine Chromed and the plate underneath powder coated black, just need the time to put it back together, found the early cap with brass parts much easier to dismantle than the later with plastic pins which really require making new ones from brass. I never found an easy way to push them out, brass no problem.
Thought you might want to know:
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/607317-buyer-beware-r-j-distributing.html
As far as chroming, they don't do any surface preparation so the cap looks really pitted underneath.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/607317-buyer-beware-r-j-distributing.html
As far as chroming, they don't do any surface preparation so the cap looks really pitted underneath.
SilverSnake
Viper Owner
Ive bought two of them with no problems at all. One of them has been on for two years and still looks new.
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Warfang
Enthusiast
It all depends on how picky you are. Mine has pitting, but that's the limitation of the aluminum. However, the pitting is less than 1% of the surface of the cap. Your miles may vary, but I'm 99.44% happy with mine. Looks a million times better than it did before with the worn clearcoat.
viper spray
Enthusiast
They did mine and it looks great!!
dave6666
Enthusiast
Cast aluminum is inherently porous. Only a limited amount you can do with it. You'd have to go billet for the perfect finish.
dave6666
Enthusiast
thebigsnake
Enthusiast
They didn't even bother to use flexible wiring for the harness that goes from the doors to the body. You expect a billet gas cap?
Why don't you just peel off what's left of the old clear coat, and have the cap buffed?
Why don't you just peel off what's left of the old clear coat, and have the cap buffed?
