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Posted by: ice cold Aug 24 2014, 09:19 PM

After cleaning the bolts that came with a recently acquired set of wheels I am left with 2 options. 1, have bolts replated or 2, replace bolts. The bolts are original as they have VW logos on them. The bolts available locally are a 1/2" shorter. I just had the wheels refinished and would like the bolts to look as good as the wheels. Who sells replacement bolts? Have a bad feeling plating the bolts will be more expensive than replacing.

Posted by: larryM Aug 24 2014, 09:33 PM

check out
http://www.mamotorworks.com/vw/default.aspx

they used to sell them

Posted by: PotterPorsche Aug 24 2014, 10:14 PM

If you can't find originals. I believe airhead parts reproduces them

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/lug-bolts-nuts/lug-bolt-14mm-x-1-5-x-38mm-black-91436131501-bk

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 25 2014, 08:21 AM

the correct bolts don't have the vw on the heads. make sure you get the proper length. you'll prob have better luck and right the first time buying them thru the classifieds.

Posted by: bdstone914 Aug 25 2014, 10:36 AM

I am getting a set plated. If you send them to me I can include them in the sane batch if you split the plating cost of $50.
Bruce

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 25 2014, 11:30 AM

Note that the original finish on the correct bolts is/was bright cad. They also had a paint splash/brush stroke on each head ...... Sorta light blue/green frosty looking stuff.

The Cap'n

Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 25 2014, 12:38 PM

Korrect.
I think the thick green marking was to indicate the lug(s)had been torqued

Posted by: pvollma Aug 25 2014, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(PotterPorsche @ Aug 25 2014, 12:14 AM)

Posted by: thelogo Aug 25 2014, 07:38 PM

I personally got mine of eBay way back ,repros I believe seller was from Texas ,chrome as hell.like the wheels paid like 60 or 70
But now who knows , sierra Madre collection always has the part but they want top dollar

So my advice spend a small bundle on this ,get it right Because

They only hold the wheels on the car right ?