crazy question I know, but I seem to remember my dad having a special tool, I dont want to scratch the powdercoated wheels. & the hubcaps seem to fit really tight,
Funny thing is they must pop off sometimes due to wheel flex As I remember once in late 50's & once in early '60's that happening, managing to recover the cap both times undamaged, second time was in the dark, I remember the 4 of us looking for it for what seemed like hours climbing up & down embankments etc, must have been an expensive item in those days.

all the major vw shops will have them
or ebay
thesamba does too

use a piece if wire or simlarm i have a original tool, its a bent piece of steel in the shape of a hoop, in the pic it shows the locating holes, stik it in there and pull..

Andy

thanks guys

hey kim,
i use a pair of 90 degree circlip pliers that fit right into the holes nicely..
cheap solution that works a treat..

that sounds like a good idea ! hope I can find space in the boot for them