Why do lug nuts fade?

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Feb 22, 2009 | 10:26 AM

#11

U9aXy6Dn

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Really handy thread! Very handy. I'll know only buy black lug nuts

Feb 22, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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S2KBLanton

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Originally Posted by droo587,Feb 22 2009, 10:18 AM

what if you clear coat them?

Yeah, will that work?

Feb 22, 2009 | 02:47 PM

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droo587

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well clear coating would prob be pointless, your socket will just chip the clear and make it look terrible.. im only asking because i have anodized red tow hooks lol

Feb 22, 2009 | 03:18 PM

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RAIN H8R

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same thing happened to me! I sold my red Rays with my RPF1s...ill be buying black rays now...

Feb 22, 2009 | 04:46 PM

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Rich@Empower

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From: SK

Try McGard spline-drives. They work amazing and so far for me they have held their color through a lot of miles and many trips to the car wash.

Feb 22, 2009 | 11:22 PM

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iam7head

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Originally Posted by Rich@Empower,Feb 22 2009, 05:46 PM

Try McGard spline-drives. They work amazing and so far for me they have held their color through a lot of miles and many trips to the car wash.

i think they are plated, those are not aluminium(aka not anodized)

Feb 22, 2009 | 11:35 PM

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Vik2000

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From: Behind You

Just don't go red since it's such a bright color. Try J's racing navy blue ones.

Feb 23, 2009 | 01:34 AM

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JHooby

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pink lugs dont look half bad imo

Feb 23, 2009 | 07:39 AM

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JackS

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Don't know if this would work or not but you could try using a rag with some UV protectant with each car wash. Should at minimum prolong the original lug nut color.

Feb 24, 2009 | 07:54 AM

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Keith

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From: Ballwin (St. Louis)

What about powder coating them?

Keith

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