Lug Bolt cover/caps - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

root_werks · 03-02-2010, 07:01 AM

My wife has a 02' Beetle and we just picked up a couple of factory lug bolt covers from the dealer (Her Beetle was missing a couple). They were $1 each. I didn't get a chance to try one on my Boxster, but if they fit, I'll grab another 20 of them.

I ditched the locking lug bolts long ago. If anyone wants to steel stock 97' Boxster rims with worn tires, power to them.

Johnny Danger · 03-02-2010, 08:04 AM

I've used the lug bolt covers for years on an assortment of very expensive wheels. Granted, my vehicle is a "garage princess", however, I have never experienced any issues with condensation or corrosion. In fact, Porsche offers them as an accessory in their parts catalog.

landrovered · 03-02-2010, 08:06 AM

If your problem is rust then covers are not the answer. If you just want shiny lugs then covers are fine.

WhiteNunsOnDope · 03-02-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by root_werks

My wife has a 02' Beetle and we just picked up a couple of factory lug bolt covers from the dealer (Her Beetle was missing a couple). They were $1 each. I didn't get a chance to try one on my Boxster, but if they fit, I'll grab another 20 of them.

One of the first things I tried when I got my car since I had the same VW caps in my garage. No luck. Would have been perfect.

jcb986 · 03-02-2010, 10:31 AM

Well, here's my 2 cents worth. Mine where pretty nasty, so I buffed and sanded them. Then I painted them using a Rustolem printer and finish painted with a silver caliper paint. Let dry for a few hours, then baked them for 3 hours at 350. Looks good and is holding up well. Now, you can also have them powder coated. Me, I just don't like caps.

Johnny Danger · 03-02-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteNunsOnDope

One of the first things I tried when I got my car since I had the same VW caps in my garage. No luck. Would have been perfect.

You can buy a set of these all day long on Ebay for around $20.00. Keep in mind, as Landrovered pointed out, if you already have a situation with rust or corrosion on your lug bolts its not a good idea to simply cover them up.

brp987 · 03-02-2010, 06:58 PM

Can you install studs and then use Aluminum nuts from early 911?