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pgackerman

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Wanted: Lug nut covers
« on: September 15, 2022, 03:50:03 pm »

Anyone have 20 lug nut covers for a cheap price they can bring to RFTH?

I'm looking for the blackish plastic covers that go over the actual lug nuts.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2022, 04:23:24 pm »
I have a large coffee can and a half gallon baggie full of covers.  Remind me about next Wednesday. 
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2022, 04:33:10 pm »

Only need 20.  ;D

Plus a few extra for mess-ups.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2022, 08:48:42 pm »
If Charlie runs short, for whatever reason, let me know.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2022, 09:50:02 pm »
I just got the baggie full and will put it into the car in the morning.  There's probably 50 or more in it. 
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2022, 11:12:07 pm »
I have some chrome ones if you want a fancier look.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2022, 09:29:42 am »
Quote from: TopNotch on September 17, 2022, 11:12:07 pm
I have some chrome ones if you want a fancier look.

Thanks for the offer.  I'm planning on painting them to go with my gold rims so chrome might not be the best choice.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2022, 09:50:57 am »
Quote from: pgackerman on September 18, 2022, 09:29:42 am

... I'm planning on painting them to go with my gold rims so chrome might not be the best choice.

I believe they're made of polyethylene. You might have fun getting paint to adhere.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2022, 02:59:13 pm »
Quote from: Raydar on September 18, 2022, 09:50:57 am

I believe they're made of polyethylene. You might have fun getting paint to adhere.

I believe you're correct.  I'll need a few extra until I come up with something that lasts.  Or at least something that lasts long enough to make me happy.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2022, 03:14:39 pm »
I have used flexible bumper spray for freshening them up.  Lasts a considerably long time, and can be reapplied when needed.  Send Toni out to do some girly shopping and wash them good in the dishwasher before spraying. 

This link lists some aerosols for that purpose.  Another suggests using a primer or prep like what's shown in the images I see.
https://www.google.com/search?q=polyethylene+spray+paint&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS733US733&oq=polyethylene+aerosol+paint&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l4.25480j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2022, 08:52:22 am »
Quote from: Fierofool on September 18, 2022, 03:14:39 pm
I have used flexible bumper spray for freshening them up.  Lasts a considerably long time, and can be reapplied when needed.  Send Toni out to do some girly shopping and wash them good in the dishwasher before spraying. 


Hadn't considered using the dishwasher yet.   ;D
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2022, 11:57:08 am »
I did a test yesterday using Dawn and an old toothbrush.   Rinsed in hot water and sun dried.  Sprayed them with bumper cover spray and they look like new ones.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2022, 11:38:03 am »

Don't forget to pack them for RFTH.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2022, 12:36:00 pm »
They've been packed for several days.
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Re: Wanted: Lug nut covers
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2023, 01:49:37 pm »

Finally painted a set of covers to match my car, put them on, and decided they look tacky.  Something like what a kid would do to jazz up their vehicle.

Sounded like a good idea.
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