Lug Nuts?!

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 12:22 AM

I've powdercoated plenty of lugs, I've done it both ways where I only PC'd the ends, and some where I did the whole lug.
Haven't had any issues with either setup. PC takes a beating if done right. And if you're careful tightening them.

And you can get lined sockets, although I have never used them. Like KarotZ said, red WILL go pink-ish in the sun, but the color match Nissan red I have has lasted better than expected on the lugs

Mike · 10-16-2013, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I've powdercoated plenty of lugs, I've done it both ways where I only PC'd the ends, and some where I did the whole lug.
Haven't had any issues with either setup. PC takes a beating if done right. And if you're careful tightening them.

And you can get lined sockets, although I have never used them. Like KarotZ said, red WILL go pink-ish in the sun, but the color match Nissan red I have has lasted better than expected on the lugs

The operative word being 'careful' .

I powdercoated the stock lugnuts on my frontier, and when I brought it in for 7500 mile service, I didn't realize they were going to rotate the tires, and now my lugnuts are no longer perfect. Air wrenches and powdercoated lugnuts don't mix.

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

The operative word being 'careful' .

I powdercoated the stock lugnuts on my frontier, and when I brought it in for 7500 mile service, I didn't realize they were going to rotate the tires, and now my lugnuts are no longer perfect. Air wrenches and powdercoated lugnuts don't mix.

Yep, air tools will ruin the finish!

10-16-2013, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17153	I've powdercoated plenty of lugs, I've done it both ways where I only PC'd the ends, and some where I did the whole lug. Haven't had any issues with either setup. PC takes a beating if done right. And if you're careful tightening them. And you can get lined sockets, although I have never used them. Like KarotZ said, red WILL go pink-ish in the sun, but the color match Nissan red I have has lasted better than expected on the lugs __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Oem Lug Nuts	bradz	Wheels & Tires	3	08-08-2011 04:59 PM
Lug nuts	nmjaxx9	Wheels & Tires	0	08-04-2011 10:18 PM
Need a little help with lug nuts	TonyBPD	Wheels & Tires	6	03-14-2011 10:00 PM
OEM Lug nuts	chicklet	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	0	05-27-2010 03:01 PM