Aftermarket Lug Nuts on Stock Sport Wheels

DEpointfive0 · 02-03-2013, 04:48 AM

... Now I feel like a prick, (I knew I saw your name somewhere) sorry OP, just remembered which thread it was for...

I'm in the process of acquiring an extra set of OEM lugs to test powdercoating them for a good friend. When I have a finished result, I'll keep you posted, if then you want them PC'd I'm in SoCal too!

NitrousZ34 · 02-04-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... Now I feel like a prick, (I knew I saw your name somewhere) sorry OP, just remembered which thread it was for...

I'm in the process of acquiring an extra set of OEM lugs to test powdercoating them for a good friend. When I have a finished result, I'll keep you posted, if then you want them PC'd I'm in SoCal too!

Lol no worries buddy! When i was browsing craigslist i SWORE i saw someone selling their nismo that said it had red rays lug nuts. I didn't check the links you posted but I will when I'm done typing this. Let me know how the PC process works for you. Any estimation on how much it would cost? I would worry about it peeling off whenever you go to take the wheel on/off. Hey, if it works then it would be cheaper going that route rather than buying expensive lugs. Thanks man keep me posted!

Japanjay · 02-04-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NitrousZ34

Lol no worries buddy! When i was browsing craigslist i SWORE i saw someone selling their nismo that said it had red rays lug nuts. I didn't check the links you posted but I will when I'm done typing this. Let me know how the PC process works for you. Any estimation on how much it would cost? I would worry about it peeling off whenever you go to take the wheel on/off. Hey, if it works then it would be cheaper going that route rather than buying expensive lugs. Thanks man keep me posted!

Just get the nipples of the factory painted to the color you want. That is what I did. Look likes aftermarket and no worries about chipping when you crank down on them since the socket makes no contact on the nipple.

NitrousZ34 · 02-04-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Just get the nipples of the factory painted to the color you want. That is what I did. Look likes aftermarket and no worries about chipping when you crank down on them since the socket makes no contact on the nipple.

Do you have pictures you could post up? I could probably just have my dad do that... Does it look like the whole lug is the color of the nipple or can you tell that it is grey underneath?
Feel free to post pics in my thread if you have any

DEpointfive0 · 02-04-2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Just get the nipples of the factory painted to the color you want. That is what I did. Look likes aftermarket and no worries about chipping when you crank down on them since the socket makes no contact on the nipple.

Exactly the plan!

NitrousZ34 · 02-04-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Exactly the plan!

Woot Woot! Thanks guys! Great help guys. Sorry I didn't search better for my answers. I'm thinking about having my paint guy do my strut bar in white, and my lugs in blue. I have a PW Z so I think it will flow nicely

AlexRaymond19 · 02-05-2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Just get the nipples of the factory painted to the color you want. That is what I did. Look likes aftermarket and no worries about chipping when you crank down on them since the socket makes no contact on the nipple.

HAHA! You said nipple...

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