Wheel Center Caps for Buick Century
Whether youre driving across town or across the country, you want your Buick Century to look good while doing it. For your Century to continue to look its best, its about the small details; and one of the most noticeable small details is the center caps on the wheels that bear that distinctive Buick logo. Sometimes these caps get lost, so in order to keep your vehicle and rims looking great, its a good idea to select some replacements for your alloy wheels.
Why should Buick Century wheel center caps be replaced?One reason to consider getting new chrome wheel center caps is if your old ones fall off. Wheel center caps are small in diameter and are held in place by a series of clips molded into the back of the cap. Over time, through the normal vibrations of driving over bumpy roads, these clips can come loose, causing the cap to come off. Other conditions which might cause the cap to fall off are if you hit a curb or other parking barrier with too much force. You may also live in an area with harsh weather conditions that cause the clips to deteriorate over time, leading to them weaken and eventually fail.
What options are available for Buick Century wheel center caps?While you certainly want all four of your center caps to match, theres no rule that says you have to replace your missing cap with one that looks just like it. You could opt to purchase four new matching center caps that look different than the style you currently have. There are a few options available, some specially customized, depending on your tastes.
All of the options have the Buick logo stamped on the cap. However, you can get center caps that are all silver, center caps that have the logo in the traditional Buick red, silver, and blue, or center caps that have the logo outlined in black. As more of an aesthetic piece, manufacturers have gone to great lengths to give you many different options to express your individual style.
How do you install Buick Century center caps?Installing the chrome center caps on your wheels is a very easy and straightforward process. If you are replacing all four, these steps should be preceded by removing the old caps with a flathead screwdriver.
- First, clean the area that lies behind the center cap to prevent unnecessary corrosion to the lug nuts.
- Second, install the cap, applying firm and consistent pressure until the clips engage. You may want to put a towel over the cap to prevent any scratches.
- Finally, wipe off any fingerprints from the cap, and clean the rest of the wheel to match the cleanliness of the new cap.