98 Boxter Lug Bolts Rusted

[Boxtar]

Clean them and paint them with wheel paint.

[ajsimon85]

How do I clean them with a wire brush, or do I use a fine sandpaper? You have a good idea!

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Boxtar

Clean them and paint them with wheel paint.

Wouldn't they chip or scratch when installing... torquing them down? I've considered painting mine.... but I fear that the lugs will look crappy with a failed paint job.

Thanks!

[Jgkram]

I refurbished mine by bead blasting them down to bare metal, primed and then painted with a good quality wheel paint. They will last a while if you don't mess them too much. But, if you remove them a few times they do start to chip and will soon look as bad as before. I think a stainless steel version is offed but can't remember where.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Jgkram

I refurbished mine by bead blasting them down to bare metal, primed and then painted with a good quality wheel paint. They will last a while if you don't mess them too much. But, if you remove them a few times they do start to chip and will soon look as bad as before. I think a stainless steel version is offed but can't remember where.

What about powder-coating them?

[ajsimon85]

That might be a good route thank you