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Old 05-08-2003 | 11:28 PM
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Cool Lug Bolts need spicing up?

I saw these and some other auctions at different times. If your lug bolts are not looking their best, buy these caps, paint em and stick em on over the oxidated ones.
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Old 05-10-2003 | 04:30 PM
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Also - try wire brushing and buffing your old ones. I used a power buffer and they shine like chrome.
Old 05-15-2003 | 11:06 PM
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I had the polisher work on them and they didn't come out bright and shiny. I woullda expected them to the way the wheels turned out. I'll try to find a power buffer. I have a brass wire brush bit for my drill. Thanks.
Old 05-16-2003 | 11:34 AM
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BTW when I got the lugs they were quite dark.
Old 05-16-2003 | 12:33 PM
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I just bought a set of Fuchs wheels complete with lug bolts and center caps from a former 914 owner in Canada. He had the lug bolts chrome plated in a shop near where he lives, and they are gorgeous. I have not idea what it costs to have this done, but I can certainly recommend the results.
Old 05-16-2003 | 01:28 PM
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Chrome plating is expensivo! At least $100 - $200
for a complete set.

Did you get a good deal on the wheels?
Old 05-16-2003 | 06:54 PM
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To p914--I guess I got a good deal on the wheels.
They are in very nice shape, and the center caps were brand new and still in Porsche packaging. The chrome lug bolts were in perfect condition.
I paid $600 for the whole package. I was satisfied with that.
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Joe,
An excellent deal indeed. Post some pics if you got em.

Just got my new rubber in today and will have them mounted on my refinished wheels this weekend.



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