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Hottrodder427
09-17-2016, 08:50 PM
Okay, I need advice on what people are doing about the cap oxidizing?
steno
09-17-2016, 09:03 PM
I just hit it with Mother's every once in a while. If you live near a salty coast, the leading edges really seem to take a beating though. I just screw it off the base and polish it while I watch the tube!
Renegadezx
09-18-2016, 08:17 PM
Same here. I just polish mine ever few weeks.
Joe Campbell
09-18-2016, 11:32 PM
On a related note, is there a replacement available for the 'regular' cap that sits inside the leMans? Think I left mine during a fill-up on my last road trip.
AC Bill
09-19-2016, 12:16 AM
Stant makes them. Should be able to get one at most parts places.

A good wax should keep the LeMan's filler looking good for quite awhile.
Avalanche325
09-19-2016, 05:01 PM
I live a t the beach and it gets crusty pretty quickly. I use Mother's and it cleans right up.

Thanks for the reminder, I have to wash my car! I went for a ride down the coast and the car has a nice salty layer of sea mist. I could hardly see out of the windshield at the end of the day.
chopthebass
09-20-2016, 01:04 PM
Anyone considered powder coating it chrome/silver?
Gale K
09-20-2016, 02:50 PM
Mother's what? Is it a specific aluminum polish?
Avalanche325
09-21-2016, 12:26 PM
Mother's what? Is it a specific aluminum polish?
Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish.


Anyone considered powder coating it chrome/silver?

I don't think that would look right, and would probably end up chipping.
MPTech
09-22-2016, 09:51 AM
I use Flitz Metal Polish and a little elbow-grease on a clean rag and it shines like Polished!
It works great on a dulled Le Mans Cap, not sure about severe oxidizing.

I've also used Purple Polish, but prefer the Flitz.
Joe Campbell
09-28-2016, 10:30 PM
You're right, FFR tech responded that the part number is Stant 10832, for those who need it.



Stant makes them. Should be able to get one at most parts places.

A good wax should keep the LeMan's filler looking good for quite awhile.
Toy4me
09-29-2016, 04:11 AM
I think the number for the one I'm using is Stant 41003. This one allows you stick the nozzle right in the cap. You do not have to remove the cap and the hole is the correct size for the nozzle.