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-   -   All this time I thought the stock lug nuts were gunmetal (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18597)

ayau 09-30-2012 12:05 AM
All this time I thought the stock lug nuts were gunmetal
 
...until I washed the wheels.

http://i.imgur.com/qQaJv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/15QkN.jpg

I think I like them in gunmetal though. :iono:

russv 09-30-2012 10:17 AM
Mine were grimy too.

gmookher 09-30-2012 10:56 AM
mine were filthy for some unknown reason, just slimed with grease

911fanatic 09-30-2012 01:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gmookher (Post 468216)
mine were filthy for some unknown reason, just slimed with grease
Its not grease, its shipping wax. All the wheels on the FRS /BRZs I've detailed were still covered in it. Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover will remove it no problem. Spray on, let dwell for a minute or two, agitate with a brush and wash as normal. Here is a pic from the last one I did. Nuts on left have been cleaned.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0012-1.jpg

ProjectD 09-30-2012 03:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ayau (Post 467854)
...until I washed the wheels.



I think I like them in gunmetal though. :iono:


For some reason, I LOL at this. Not at you, but because I would find myself in a similar situation. :lol:

C. Charles Hahn 10-01-2012 11:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 911fanatic (Post 468383)
Its not grease, its shipping wax. All the wheels on the FRS /BRZs I've detailed were still covered in it. Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover will remove it no problem. Spray on, let dwell for a minute or two, agitate with a brush and wash as normal. Here is a pic from the last one I did. Nuts on left have been cleaned.

Yup, I've noticed the same.

White64Goat 10-01-2012 10:20 PM
Mama always said "Clean your nuts". :bonk:

psk 10-05-2012 12:20 AM
holy crap that's a difference. i bought chrome valve caps and thought to myself that it stood out too compared to the gunmetal lugs. instead, it looks like i made a perfect match. i shall be cleaning my lugs soon lol.

Wes 10-05-2012 02:56 AM
what!? i had no idea... yeahh i like em dirty if thats the case :D


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