Hexagon Car Tire Valve Stem Cap Hex
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Hexagon is bestagon! Simple hexagonal valve stem cap.
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I purchased a set of used wheels that came with metal valve stems, but did not have the metal valve stem caps. The company charges $20 for each valve stem, and does not sell the caps separately. So I made a valve stem cap that closely matches the original. They've been holding up just fine.
This part is designed to be printed in ASA. I simply do not trust PLA or PETG for outdoor temperatures, let alone touching the wheel of your car (you'd be surprised how hot the wheel gets from the brakes!) I printed several to get the right "fit."
Recommended print settings:
Bottom layer infill pattern: Concentric
Walls: Yes (I did 6 in the 3mf)
Infill: 100%, concentric
Speed: Slow! I did not exceed 60mm/s on this print, it prints fast enough being so small! Reduce travel speed to prevent parts from being jerked around.
Layer height: I did 0.12mm, but 0.1 or 0.16 is probably fine. It may affect the "fit"
Brim: Yes