98 Boxter Lug Bolts Rusted

[Twin headlight Ernie]

I have two sets for mine and have a friend with a powdercoat shop. The powdercoat seems to hold up better than paint. I tried a special six point socket with a plastic insert but it didn't hold up very well at the final torque spec. The plastic rolled because of the short contact surface of the lug bolt.

[brainles71]

I did my brakes and spent a bit of time using a drill and a brass wire brush to clean them up. It takes years for them to rust.