dr bob

The two sockets I use. You can see the scuffing in the plastic liner that didn't happen to the anodized lug nuts.

Right side is the 928 International socket with the plastic insert and heat-shrink sleeve. Left is the flank-drive 6pt impact socket I use to hand-remove lug nuts after initial loosening with the plastic-lined tool.

Top is plastic lined, bottom is flank-drive impact socket.

skpyle

It is a moot point now, I have spoken to Tom at 928 International. They no longer sell the plastic lined sockets because Porsche no longer offers them.

dr bob, thanks for the photos!

I will make do.

Thanks for all the input!

Rick, sorry about the incorrect memory. What you did reminds me of what I have to do when I stick a bolt head in a socket. Apply opposite force. I felt so bad for wasting that guy's time.