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Old 06-03-2005, 11:06 PM
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Well as you all know, <U>Zenki</U> lug nuts DO Fade ...same as <U>RAYS</U> and <U>Works</U>.
So my question with my faded lug nuts...what kind of spray paint do i use? to still get that anodized color?
Will it hurt to change the color of it? from BLUE to RED?

Any advice would help!

Im tired of buying nuts and keeping the color
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they have metallic paint that makes things look anodized, check your local craft/hobby store. they would be able to help you out with that. but you also might want to clearcoat them after, so that they will be more resistant to chipping from the socket/tire iron.
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Thanks for the reply!

Should i primer it first you think?
how bout sanding?


any more suggestions?
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I'd like to know too... bump
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bump? no experiences?
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powder coating
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Powder coat. No matter how many layers you put on there, the minute you throw a socket on there it's going to remove the paint.
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how much to powder coat these nuts? 16 of em (extended ones)
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Call up a local powder coating shop. Everyone charges different prices.
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yeah get them powder coat them because the paint is gonna chip right off
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