½cwt Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 One other thought I've had is to get them zinc passivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Why not just use wheel bolt covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 I tried that and within a short time the chrome 'finish' peeled off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 I took off the hideous chrome effect ones a PO had fitted to mine, plus they don't fit the locking bolt which I want to keep as it is on garaged. With paint it at least ends up the same colour and recessed much the same as the hex head bolts are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Sanky said: Why not just use wheel bolt covers Having 4 out of 5 would do my head in. Couldn’t live with that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughsehhh Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 So i did this today using hammerite smooth silver and for whatever reason it didn't work, the finish just came away when i refitted the bolts. I didn't do much in the way of prep, just wire brushed the bolts before spraying them. The stated 15 mins drying time took a lot longer, even in the warm temperature today. Any ideas where i went wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hughsehhh said: So i did this today using hammerite smooth silver and for whatever reason it didn't work, the finish just came away when i refitted the bolts. I didn't do much in the way of prep, just wire brushed the bolts before spraying them. The stated 15 mins drying time took a lot longer, even in the warm temperature today. Any ideas where i went wrong Degreased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 I sandblast and powdercoat a set of wheelnuts for £40 plus return postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughsehhh Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Boxob said: Degreased? Err no. Are we talking about some fairy liquid on a cloth or a specialist product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, Hughsehhh said: Err no. Are we talking about some fairy liquid on a cloth or a specialist product? There are specialist cleaners but washing up liquid will do. Like all objects that are to be painted the surface should be dust, oil, grease free and lightly roughed so the paint adheres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Boxob said: There are specialist cleaners but washing up liquid will do. Like all objects that are to be painted the surface should be dust, oil, grease free and lightly roughed so the paint adheres. Decent brake/clutch cleaner is a pretty good option but some very cheap ones do leave a residue. Basically something that leaves no residue when it has dried, can be water or solvent based but NOT white spirit or petrol etc that leaves oils behind. I've done mine today with a thorough degrease (brake cleaner), then wire brush and another degrease. Left them to bake through the afternoon and as I have a long for front suspension and brake system work to do they won't be going back on for a week or two so should harden nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 9 hours ago, Mike G said: I sandblast and powdercoat a set of wheelnuts for £40 plus return postage Interesting... could you clarify a few points please? Approximate turnaround time from your receipt of the wheelnuts? Is there a choice of colour? If so what are the standard options? Are you using a commercial sandblasting blast and powerdercoat systems? Would you process other small “postable” parts? Thanks map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/11/2020 at 7:31 AM, map said: Interesting... could you clarify a few points please? Approximate turnaround time from your receipt of the wheelnuts? Is there a choice of colour? If so what are the standard options? Are you using a commercial sandblasting blast and powerdercoat systems? Would you process other small “postable” parts? Thanks map Sorry for the slow reply Map , Although I do the work in a home workshop. I use a small sand blasting cabinet and small commercial oven for curing the powdercoat. . I have satin silver, chrome effect ,titanium and of course all the colours of the rainbow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/11/2020 at 7:31 AM, map said: Interesting... could you clarify a few points please? Approximate turnaround time from your receipt of the wheelnuts? Is there a choice of colour? If so what are the standard options? Are you using a commercial sandblasting blast and powerdercoat systems? Would you process other small “postable” parts? Thanks map Bear in mind, whilst much harder wearing than paint and more durable ...even powdercoat is liable to chip if someone puts an impact driver or the like on wheelnuts Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 17 hours ago, Mike G said: Sorry for the slow reply Map , Although I do the work in a home workshop. I use a small sand blasting cabinet and small commercial oven for curing the powdercoat. . I have satin silver, chrome effect ,titanium and of course all the colours of the rainbow ! 17 hours ago, Mike G said: Bear in mind, whilst much harder wearing than paint and more durable ...even powdercoat is liable to chip if someone puts an impact driver or the like on wheelnuts Mike Thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate your point about the durability of powder coat - have previous experience with it so understand its limitations. Will keep a link to this for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 1:13 PM, map said: Thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate your point about the durability of powder coat - have previous experience with it so understand its limitations. Will keep a link to this for future reference. No worries , I can powdercoat most things metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Genuine New bolts with 5 mm spacers 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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