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| 913B |
 Nov 27 2011, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None  |
So I have some lug nuts that are powder coated where it contacts the rim, whats a good method of removing the powder coating, sandpaper, paint remover ?
I read paint on the contact area it is NOT good, it can screw up proper torquing of the wheels. |
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| underthetire |
Nov 27 2011, 09:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
You could try a wire wheel on a bench grinder. Powder coating can be a bitch to get off!
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| SUNAB914 |
Nov 28 2011, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States |
Dremel
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| Gint |
Nov 28 2011, 09:18 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,106 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I've removed powder coat with a 2" round scotch brite pad on a die grinder. Zipped it right off. Won't help you much with recessed lug bolt holes, but the point is you should be able to get it off.
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| 6freak |
Nov 28 2011, 10:40 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
throw them away and get new ones ...problem solved (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Gint |
Nov 28 2011, 07:32 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,106 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Gint @ Nov 28 2011, 08:18 AM)  I've removed powder coat with a 2" round scotch brite pad on a die grinder. Zipped it right off. Won't help you much with recessed lug bolt holes, but the point is you should be able to get it off. D'oh! You said lug nuts. Get one of these if you have a die grinder or an electric drill. It should work great for the seating surface of lug bolts. http://www.shop3m.com/60980018810.html?WT....oc-Sanding-Disc They have smaller kits that you can buy at your FLAPS for under $15 IIRC. I was just looking at one this morning at Autozone. |
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| Jacob |
Nov 29 2011, 06:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes, powdercoat on the contact point can change the torque setting a little. All you have to do is put a little bit of oil between the bolt head and where it meets the wheel. For that matter, a change in temperature will change the torque setting. Wheels don't need to be super accurate, torque them to 90 lbs/ft and you are good.
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| 913B |
Nov 29 2011, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the suggestions guys !!!
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