Wheel polishing & lug nuts
10-04-2006, 06:46 PM
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Wheel polishing & lug nuts
I just bought some phone dials for my 944. They need to be cleaned and polished. What do I use to polish them? I also need some new lug nuts. Anyone know of a good place to buy some? The ones I have are kinda scuffed up. Thanks
10-04-2006, 06:55 PM
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Paragon or Pelican or 944online or Zims or......
Most parts places carry the lug nuts. You want the alloy ones, but they are ~$5-$6 each for new ones. Used ones can usually be had for $1-$2 each.
I am getting ready to polish the sewer lids on my 951. My lug nuts are all beat up as well, but I think to solve the problem (since I'm polishing the wheels anyways) I will just polish the lug nuts as well.
I think it would look good on polished wheels, perhaps you want to try the same?
*EDIT*
Oh, I forgot to mention, for polishing my wheels I picked up an aluminum polishing kit from Princess Auto. It was $35, and contains about 10 different felt bobs for a drill, and 6 different polishing compounds, from highly abrasive to jewelers rouge.
Most parts places carry the lug nuts. You want the alloy ones, but they are ~$5-$6 each for new ones. Used ones can usually be had for $1-$2 each.
I am getting ready to polish the sewer lids on my 951. My lug nuts are all beat up as well, but I think to solve the problem (since I'm polishing the wheels anyways) I will just polish the lug nuts as well.
I think it would look good on polished wheels, perhaps you want to try the same?
*EDIT*
Oh, I forgot to mention, for polishing my wheels I picked up an aluminum polishing kit from Princess Auto. It was $35, and contains about 10 different felt bobs for a drill, and 6 different polishing compounds, from highly abrasive to jewelers rouge.
10-04-2006, 07:09 PM
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Vertex is probably cheapest on lugs. IIRC I got a full set of new alloys for about $45. Check the ads in Panorama and Excellence and you should find some for this price... way better than $125 for a set!
Vertex currently list individual lugs at $2.95 for alloy. Steel lugnuts are cheaper and often required for track use. Good luck!
Vertex currently list individual lugs at $2.95 for alloy. Steel lugnuts are cheaper and often required for track use. Good luck!
10-04-2006, 07:34 PM
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On the topic of lug nuts, does anyone have any recomendations for lock nuts? I've got those bbs wheels everyone seems to have, so I need to find some that will fit under the center cap.
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10-04-2006, 08:15 PM
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http://caswellplating.com/buffs/index.html
theres some tutorials on this site as well as a forum. its a lame forum but hey. you can also buy anything you need there.
theres some tutorials on this site as well as a forum. its a lame forum but hey. you can also buy anything you need there.
10-04-2006, 08:53 PM
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10-04-2006, 11:07 PM
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Mine came out well with spray aircraft Al stripper, then wetsanding with 400, 600, 800, 1000, and 1500 grit sandpaper and WD-40. Scuff with steel wool and polish. Took me about 2 hours a wheel. I have a set for sale, if anyone is interested. 
