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    i just got some weld pro stars for my 00' gt. i was wondering how some of you guys go about keeping the rust off the lugs and wheels. i was thinking about sandwiching the metal washer in between two nylon washers, but i haven't found a place that caries any that size. i was thinking maybe there may be a way to possibly rubber coat the existing metal washers too. any other ideas or suggestions? TIA.

  • #2
    powdercoated lugs and washers.

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    • #3
      well I planned on getting the wheels done in a few months anyways so I'll get them to do the lugs too. I still would like to get the nylon washers to keep the two powder coated surfaces from rubbing up against each other.

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      • #4
        Don't run a nylon washer IMO, they will wear out (yes, your wheels move a slight bit with that style lug nut) and the wheels will loosen up. There's a reason they used metal washers and not nylon. The wheels are aluminum, they should polish right up. One thing you can do to help with rust is a light coating of grease/anti-seize.

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        • #5
          I hate polishing wheels so mine just say dirty lol!

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          • #6
            Stuff that's polished is easy to keep polished once it's there. Just hit it with some never dull or a power ball and it's golden. Given the nature of my beast, it's not that easy

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            • #7
              Originally posted by racrguy View Post
              Stuff that's polished is easy to keep polished once it's there. Just hit it with some never dull or a power ball and it's golden. Given the nature of my beast, it's not that easy
              just spray diesel all over it!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by racrguy View Post
                Stuff that's polished is easy to keep polished once it's there. Just hit it with some never dull or a power ball and it's golden. Given the nature of my beast, it's not that easy
                last time i spent 4 hours polishing water spots off mine somebody had to turn the fucking water sprinkler on 30 mins later so haven't touch them since then.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Pro88LX View Post
                  just spray diesel all over it!
                  Baby oil works and smells better. The aluminum still has to be polished though.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by racrguy View Post
                    Stuff that's polished is easy to keep polished once it's there. Just hit it with some never dull or a power ball and it's golden. Given the nature of my beast, it's not that easy
                    yeah i am definitely getting a power ball. I was thinking of putting a dab of white lithium grease on the lugs to keep it from rusting, but i am not sure if that would speed up corrosion or slow it.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by jnobles06 View Post
                      yeah i am definitely getting a power ball. I was thinking of putting a dab of white lithium grease on the lugs to keep it from rusting, but i am not sure if that would speed up corrosion or slow it.
                      Use anti seize, like I told you. It won't dry out and is relatively easy to clean up if you put too much on and splatter it everywhere.

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