Ollydykins Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hey people, Had the dreadful news today from the refurb company that my wheels can not be fully repaired, due the damage being that severe (this was due to an absolute idiot in a lorry on a 60mph road cutting a corner towards me, forcing me off the road or writing off the car 😤😤) .. anyway, the company have offered to repair as much as possible and respray them a different colour, which I have chosen to do. Now I have the wheel nuts sitting with me, which obviously don't match the Colour at all, what type paint is best to use on them? I'm guessing not the bog standard type that I've used from Halfords? But I could be wrong ... Thanks again, Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 There is a danger of the paint marking when the socket covers it. Electroplating is the thinner option but expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I can't see paint staying on wheel nuts for long, as veilside says the socket will mark them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just buy a nice set of Stainless Steel wheel nuts and locking wheel nut, goes with any colour. As said above cannot see paint staying on the wheel nuts for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Why would you paint them and not buy a coloured set. There are plenty of options available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yep, Chris at Tarmac sports sorted me our with some red spline-drives - he has plenty colours to chose from :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Don't paint them mate, it won't last. If you really want to do them yourself, maybe look into DIY anodizing kits? Probably cost more than buying new ones and you'll start anodizing everything you can get your mitts on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollydykins Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yeah, my work does a lot of anodising ! And right ok, still a noob at some things so bear with me 🙈 looks like Chris will be getting a message then thanks again guys Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) They are for sale at the moment, think they were £20 in the Tarmac clear out. Edited September 15, 2016 by Randy_Baton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollydykins Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 They are for sale at the moment, think they were £20 in the Tarmac clear out. Yeah got some now thanks ! Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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