Seized tap covers

[northernchappy]

I had new taps fitted 2 years ago and nneed to get the tap covers off.
They have seized on though.

Is there anything better than wd40?
Or could i use heat ftom hair dryer or blowlamp?
The taps are chrome plated brass so not sure If using heat will take the chrome off.
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[terryplumb]

Try carefully pouring boiling hot water over ,the heat expansion may do the trick. Pic of taps would be good !

 

[Burnerman]

A blow lamp will discolour things badly.....how about a boa constrictor strap wrench?
John

 

[northernchappy]

Oh right, thanks for both suggestions.
Will have a go with both

 

[northernchappy]

Would put pics but have no camera and basic phone

 

[just pumps]

I had new taps fitted 2 years ago and nneed to get the tap covers off.
They have seized on though.

We can presume that the taps have a disc on top with a screw underneath and they have been removed, now you want the chrome covers off?
If so then they should pull up so the Boa constrictor won`t help instead a towel to protect the ceramic and 2 screwdrivers as levers will.
Have seen a puller for removing windscreen wipers used to good effect.