Scratched the hole where lug nuts are when taking volks off..wtf?

wipeoutlol · 10-20-2009, 01:12 AM

These holes are deep. How to people avoid scratching the **** out of the holes when taking off their lugs?

Also would touch up paint fix this with an added clear coat for volks?

Need the black color for the gloss black GT7

thx

pics blurry but you can get the idea..

I went to autozone and bought flat black touch up paint and clear coat but the black doesnt match:

Lou@Amplified · 10-20-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wipeoutlol

These holes are deep. How to people avoid scratching the **** out of the holes when taking off their lugs?

Also would touch up paint fix this with an added clear coat for volks?

Need the black color for the gloss black GT7

thx

you can purchase sockets with plastic sleeves on them to avoid this from happening. Thats what we use for all our customers cars. Also, avoid using an impact gun

Black Betty · 10-20-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou@Amplified

you can purchase sockets with plastic sleeves on them to avoid this from happening. Thats what we use for all our customers cars. Also, avoid using an impact gun

I haven't scratched mine yet, but I only take mine off very carefully by hand because mine are the exact same situation (black GTC). Where could you find these plastic sleeved sockets?

wipeoutlol · 10-20-2009, 01:26 AM

well i've only had my volks on for a week and i effed them up by taking them off to clean... im pretty anal when it comes to scratches so im pissed.....

Anyone ever tried to do very minor touch up paint on black gloss that can give advice? ill post pics in a couple mins

wipeoutlol · 10-20-2009, 01:38 AM

pics posted.....

also yeah I def need that plastic sleeve lug wrench thing bad if im going to be taking these wheels off weekly to clean

Kidcane · 10-20-2009, 09:25 AM

I use a 4 way on mine because it is a little thinner than a tire iron.

Oh and a paint pen can clean most of that up.

maxipad96 · 10-20-2009, 09:26 AM

I've always wrapped the metal socket with a few layers of electrical tape. Does the trick.

Weiboy718 · 10-21-2009, 12:01 AM

that's why you guys should invest in a nice set of volk formula lugs. those lugs will prevent getting scratches like that

jks toy! · 10-21-2009, 12:38 AM

I agree with Lou@Ampd.. The sockets with the outer protective sleeve prevent that from happening.. You should get a set of those??? Sorry to see you scratched your wheel.. Nice wheels by the way.. I have the same on my VR...

wipeoutlol · 10-21-2009, 02:05 AM

Meh. I guess it could be worse... Im sure if I can get the right touch up paint it wont be noticeable except to me which would irritate me a bit, but better than hitting a curb or something.

Anyone have any ideas where I can get that jet black gloss touch up paint? Went to Autozone and got their "flat black". Not even close.

10-20-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
wipeoutlol Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 89	Scratched the hole where lug nuts are when taking volks off..wtf? These holes are deep. How to people avoid scratching the **** out of the holes when taking off their lugs? Also would touch up paint fix this with an added clear coat for volks? Need the black color for the gloss black GT7 thx pics blurry but you can get the idea.. I went to autozone and bought flat black touch up paint and clear coat but the black doesnt match: Last edited by wipeoutlol; 10-20-2009 at 01:45 AM.

10-20-2009, 01:38 AM	#5
wipeoutlol Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 89	pics posted..... also yeah I def need that plastic sleeve lug wrench thing bad if im going to be taking these wheels off weekly to clean Last edited by wipeoutlol; 10-20-2009 at 01:46 AM.

10-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#6
Kidcane Florida G Club 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,600	I use a 4 way on mine because it is a little thinner than a tire iron. Oh and a paint pen can clean most of that up. __________________ Ruining threads since 2003

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maxipad96 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 587	I've always wrapped the metal socket with a few layers of electrical tape. Does the trick. __________________ 2008 Ivory Pearl G37 Sport 6-Speed

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10-20-2009, 01:26 AM	#4
wipeoutlol Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 89	well i've only had my volks on for a week and i effed them up by taking them off to clean... im pretty anal when it comes to scratches so im pissed..... Anyone ever tried to do very minor touch up paint on black gloss that can give advice? ill post pics in a couple mins

10-21-2009, 12:01 AM	#8
Weiboy718 Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area SF Posts: 1,118	that's why you guys should invest in a nice set of volk formula lugs. those lugs will prevent getting scratches like that

10-21-2009, 12:38 AM	#9
jks toy! Registered User Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West covina, Ca Posts: 1,694	I agree with Lou@Ampd.. The sockets with the outer protective sleeve prevent that from happening.. You should get a set of those??? Sorry to see you scratched your wheel.. Nice wheels by the way.. I have the same on my VR...

10-21-2009, 02:05 AM	#10
wipeoutlol Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 89	Meh. I guess it could be worse... Im sure if I can get the right touch up paint it wont be noticeable except to me which would irritate me a bit, but better than hitting a curb or something. Anyone have any ideas where I can get that jet black gloss touch up paint? Went to Autozone and got their "flat black". Not even close.