All this time I thought the stock lug nuts were gunmetal - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ayau · 09-30-2012, 12:05 AM

...until I washed the wheels.

I think I like them in gunmetal though.

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

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Originally Posted by gmookher

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.

ProjectD · 09-30-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau

...until I washed the wheels.

I think I like them in gunmetal though.

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

C. Charles Hahn · 10-01-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 911fanatic

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".

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

09-30-2012, 12:05 AM	#1
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