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I used Rust-oleum silver paint, applied with a brush, on the recommendation of a local motor-factors.
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I would imagine like for like replacements will rust again with time, so if changing I'd want stainless steel or titanium.
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for a 996.2.. mine are rusted to hell and look rather appaling.
Ebay has a load of them but I don't trust cheap shiny replacements. Apart from he dealer, where could I get some ? Any recommendations ?
If they are not falling apart, then they can be dramatically improved by a spray over with silver wheel paint from Halfords etc. Keeps them looking good for longer than I expected. Did mine over a year ago, still fine despite a few removals/refits. I used Rust-oleum silver paint, applied with a brush, on the recommendation of a local motor-factors.
I would imagine like for like replacements will rust again with time, so if changing I'd want stainless steel or titanium.
Other retailers available, but for starters...
https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt179_434_-cma81-cmo110/Porsche/996--911--1997-05/Wheel-Bolts/
Alex is our resident metallurgist, hopefully he will be along to advise.
Design Tek bolts. Stainless with a proper taper on the sliding collar.
https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod...for-Porsche-Boxster-986-996-997--Pack-of-10-/
They also do a set of locking bolts too.
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https://www.world-motorsports.com/titanium-lugs/porsche.html
Have a set on mine they are stunning....had them about a year and still looking great.
Now with a link that works!
My DesignTek ones started to rust :roll: so I went with Ti from Acer Racing.
https://www.acerracing.com/collections/titanium-lug-bolts/porsche
So far so good :thumb:
As part of a Major service we repaint the wheel bolts as standard ..
If you have access to a bench grinder with a wire wheel then it's pretty easy to sand them down .. a bit of primer and then whatever colour of paint you wish.
It will also make the wheel locking nut fit the lockers better once the rust is removed .
just an option anyways .
What i will add .. as i've seen this .. not all aftermarket wheel lockers have a big enough cone .. please make sure the set you buy is actually listed for a Porsche car .. the solid titanium ones with a fixed cone is what i'm thinking here .
I've studded all my wheels and trapped the spacer between wheel and hub. I used 90mm studs in the back and 68mm in the front, with radius open ended lug nuts from a supplier near me.
The nuts were zinc coated and really cheap, so I'll just replace if they rust. Think they were 1.99 each.
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