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    Re: Lug Nut Rust

    I got some decent all black from les Schwab for about $1 a piece. They were gorillas they had in back open in bulk vs packaged ones for retail up front which were much more. I bought rims and tires same time so maybe why I got so cheap. I’d still call and ask.

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    Re: Lug Nut Rust

    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    I have those nylon-sleeved ones too, easier to avoid an "oops!" all right.

    I`ve never had a problem with the wrapping interfering with the socket fit. I`ve even used a nitrile glove before. There are obviously limits, but overall there`s always been enough wiggle-room.
    I`ve had those nylon-sleeved impact sockets for years now.

    I wouldn`t even try cleaning up lug nuts. I`d just replace them. After all, who wants to look at rusty nuts?
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    Re: Lug Nut Rust

    If you replace them the best thing you can do is not let anyone use an impact wrench of them. the hammering action of the impact wrench does more damage to lug nuts than anything. You`ll piss off time guys, but your lugs will last a lot longer. My guys used to get so annoyed when customers would ask that no impact wrench be used. I totally understood. Especially if you have factory lugs with the tin caps on them. A couple times off and on with an impact and your lug wrench doesn`t fit anymore.

    Gorilla makes the best chrome plated lug nuts/bolts. Again if you keep impact wrenches off them they will last a long time without rusting, and they`re a fraction of the cost of OE. They may have some zinc plated or alloy lugs also if you don`t want chrome.
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    Re: Lug Nut Rust

    So I have to say I`m pretty happy with my $8 bolt covers. They pair up well with my wheels.

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