Sup everyone, i have these black rims that im going to install soon



im having some members here helping me out with geting tires but i have an entire set of locking lug nuts that i want to keep since there slim and perfect for aftermarket rims.

But my current paint job is black n blue...



well i want to clean up the current chromed/rusting lug nut and paint them the same blue color as the body. I dont want the paint to chip as i tighten them when i install the rims.

so what do u guys suggest, what type of paint could i use that would prevent the lug nuts from chipping as i use the lug nut wrench to tighten them up.

 

powdercoat dont paint it will hold up better. But either way its going to chip just paint will as soon as you put on a socket to tighten them up. Just fork out the extra cash and get some anodized ones.

 

anodized black lugs, should only cost ~$40 for a cheap set.

 

never heard of anodizeding, but i found this,

http://www.ehow.com/how_4491907_anodize-home.html

im deff a diy person, would you recommend if i did this myself? or is it cheaper to take it a shop,and if so how do i find a place that does this anodized

 

either muteki, gorilla, sr48's or sr35's will do.

http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/rims/lugnuts-list.html

and don't worry, I've ordered plenty of parts from them before. Great prices.

 

wow the blue lugs on that site ej6buddy gave u are sick. they'll look hot

 

You could get a set of Muteki Lugs on eBay for cheap and they come in black.

 

get some spray paint, spray it into the cap of the spray paint and then get a brush and paint the lug nuts after they are tightened and on the car.

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good idea, just use a reg brush?

 

I don't think it is a good idea. Yea, they will look good, but as soon as you take the lugs off again, there goes the paint. And you'll have to re-paint them again and again.

If you feel like painting the lugs by hand every time you touch the lugs with the socket, then go for it!