Leaking bath tap victoriana style

[Juman islam]

Hi all, my bath tap is slightly leaking so I was planning to change the washers but having difficulty taking off this cover highlighted in red.

Is this screwed on or is it just a cover that should just pop off? Sprayed some wd40 around the edges and try to pry off with a flat head screw driver but there's no budge

 

[SimonG]

Should screw off. Dont damage the chrome though.

 

[Juman islam]

Should screw off. Dont damage the chrome though.

Youre right that it should screw off as I managed to to the other one but this one stiff as f***. I've sprayed some wd40 and tried to unscrew but it's rusted in good. Any tips on how to remove?
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Wore my builder gloves and gave it a good twist and it's off!
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Wore my builders glove and gave it a good twist and it's off!

 

[SimonG]

Aye something rubber is always best to get a real good grip.