UK Wheelie bin OZ competition style wheel covers

OZ Competition Style Wheelie Bin Wheel Covers

Give your wheelie bin a motorsport -inspired upgrade with these OZ Competition style wheel covers.

Designed to fit standard UK wheelie bin wheels (125mm), these covers recreate the iconic multi-spoke styling associated with classic OZ Competition alloys. 

Perfect for adding a bit of touring car and modified car scene energy to bin day.

This set includes three different versions / profiles:

• A simple two-colour version for non-AMS printing
• A clean AMS version without decals
• An AMS version with decal detailing

The AMS versions feature separate body colour and bolt detail colours, allowing you to customise the appearance to suit your own car or favourite colour scheme directly within Bambu Studio.

The covers mount directly onto the original wheelie bin wheels using Bambu MakerSupply BT2x6 self tapping screws for a clean and secure fit.

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Before you start

Clean your print bed and hot end

Clean your plate first, following your usual routine. Dish soap works best, clean and then rinse thoroughly, ensure the plate is dry and free of debris before putting back in the printer.

Leftover filament residue on your hot end can cause unwanted colour streaks, which. Please inspect your hot end before starting the print, if you spot any clumps or leftover filament, follow Bambu's recommended cleaning guide to remove.

Hardware required

• Bambu MakerSupply BT2x6 self tapping screws (linked in the BoM)
• Wheelie Bin!

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Printer setup

Non-AMS version

The two-colour non-AMS version is designed for a simple filament swap setup.

Recommended colours:

• Black background
• Silver wheel face

To achieve the two-colour effect:

• Print the first two layers in black
• Add a manual pause at layer 2 in the slicer (go to layer 2, right click, add pause)
• Swap to silver filament
• Resume printing from layer 3 onwards

AMS versions

The AMS versions include:

• Version with decals
• Version without decals

The body colour and bolt details are assigned as separate colours, allowing easy colour customisation inside Bambu Studio.

You can tweak the colours to match your own car, wheel setup or preferred style before printing.

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Printing

Recommended settings

The supplied 3MF profile is recommended for the intended fit and appearance, adaptive layer height us used to help with smoother curves / chamfers.

Please choose filament suitable for the weather in your area. These test prints are in PLA, but I will be ordering some PLA Tough which I've listed in the Bill of Materials.

Layer change

For the non-AMS version, the colour layer starts at layer 3.

If not using an AMS:

• Insert a pause at layer 2
• Change filament before continuing the print

AMS colour setup

Before starting an AMS print, double check all filament assignments inside Bambu Studio to ensure the correct colours are mapped to the correct sections.

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Assembly

Fitting the covers

Position each cover centrally over the existing wheelie bin wheel and secure using the Bambu MakerSupply BT2x6 self tapping screws. I peronsally drilled a very small starting hole, then used a hex screwdriver (for applying pressure easier) to screw them in place.

Do not overtighten the screws, especially when using PLA, as excessive force may crack the print.

Outdoor use

For long-term outdoor exposure, PLA Tough, PETG or ASA is recommended over standard PLA.

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Troubleshooting

Colours not lining up correctly

For the non-AMS version, make sure the filament change occurs after layer 2. The colour layer starts at layer 3. Please test this in your slicer if unsure.

AMS colour assignment issues

Double check your AMS filament assignments before starting the print to ensure the correct colours are mapped to the correct sections.

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Disclaimer

This is a fan-made design inspired by classic OZ Competition alloy wheel styling. OZ and associated product names remain the property of their respective owners.

Please install and use these covers at your own discretion. The creator accepts no responsibility for damage to wheelie bins, wheels, fixings, property or injury resulting from installation, misuse or modification of the printed parts.