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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Lug nut Covers

my lug nuts are rusting so often, changed twice, the rust spoiling the look of my alloys. i have decided to put lugnut covers similar to ones on audi's (grey colored caps).

anyone used lugnut covers?
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Get aftermarket bolts.

Covers will only retain water and accelerate rust (which will leak past the covers anyway and makes things ugly)
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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I paint mine with a small brush and silver model airplane paint about twice a year. Works great.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bselph
I paint mine with a small brush and silver model airplane paint about twice a year. Works great.
Nice idea. i will try this. thanks
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bselph
I paint mine with a small brush and silver model airplane paint about twice a year. Works great.
this is an excellent idea
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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I bought these covers on e bay for around $21 and they look great on the GL!

(24) Chrome Cap Covers for Wheel Lug Nut Bolt 17mm Hex

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390289051612...84.m1497.l2649
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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I bought these covers on e bay for around $21 and they look great on the GL!

(24) Chrome Cap Covers for Wheel Lug Nut Bolt 17mm Hex

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390289051612...84.m1497.l2649
they look great. do they fit on wheel lock bolt as well? do you have wheel lock?
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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they look great. do they fit on wheel lock bolt as well? do you have wheel lock?
I do not have a wheel lock.

I will try one on another vehicle that does to see what happens.
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Buy chrome wheel bolts from Discount/America's tire. They were inexpensive (~$3 ea) and haven't faded or rusted like factory
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bselph
I paint mine with a small brush and silver model airplane paint about twice a year. Works great.
Sorry to bring this thread back to life but this is such a great and inexpensive idea and I'm thinking of going this route for my rusty lug nuts! What type of paint would you recommend? Acrylic or enamel? Thanks for any reply!!
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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My paint bottle is old and says enamel.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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My paint bottle is old and says enamel.
Thanks for the tip! Going to try this method this weekend.
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