How to solve the problem of rusted wheel bolts easily and very cheaply
- April 20, 2023
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No matter how much my car is, rusty wheel bolts will always spoil the look and give away the real age of the car. You can deal with
No matter how much my car is, rusty wheel bolts will always spoil the look and give away the real age of the car. You can deal with this scourge in many ways: paint, anodize, process with various means, but the wheel wrench will do its job – apply once or twice, and the fasteners will again be covered with rust. However, there is a simple and cheap solution. And which one, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Nothing affects the look and feel of a car like wheels. It is not for nothing that car owners invest so much time, effort and money in discs – they form an image and image, emphasize the advantages and “show” the disadvantages. However, there is one small detail that can take all the effort – wheel bolts.
They often rust after the first winter, are expensive to replace and extremely sensitive to the tire changer tools. But why be surprised: the protective layer is thin and Russian road salt is hard. How to deal with this problem?
There are many offers of a “protective” coating on the network: depending on the wishes and capabilities of the customer, the fasteners can be treated with special compounds that block the access of oxygen and thereby prevent rusting. Here and simple painting, for example, with powder, and various galvanizing, copper plating and other electroplating.
Initially, immediately after the procedure, the effect is clearly visible: the bolts look beautiful. But remember that this will not be until the first use of the balloon key. It will damage the coating and the rust will take off again. In addition, this is a very expensive operation, which consists not so much in coverage as in preparation for it. So before you go all out, find out what the final cost will be.
But since electroplating and Co. is a workaround, you should look for other options. Do you want forever? Then endure either titanium bolts or red streaks. The cost of manufacturing titanium fasteners is from 12,000 rubles per set for 4 wheels. However, there is an alternative: in everyone’s favorite Chinese flea market, they sell for mere pennies – from 300 rubles per set – plastic caps that click on wheel bolts, sit tightly and tightly, are removed with a special tool and, behold, cover shame.
The plastic cap costs almost nothing, solves the problem completely and, if lost, is easy to replace with a new one. It does not stick or rust to the holder. And even if the bolt swells with rust – Range Rover drivers know about it and are afraid – the plastic is easy to pry loose with a screwdriver. In general, a simple, fast and very inexpensive solution to a problem that greatly spoils the appearance of your beloved car.
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Nothing affects the look and feel of a car like wheels. It is not for nothing that car owners invest so much time, effort and money in discs – they form an image and image, emphasize the advantages and “show” the disadvantages. However, there is one small detail that can take all the effort – wheel bolts.
They often rust after the first winter, are expensive to replace and extremely sensitive to the tire changer tools. But why be surprised: the protective layer is thin and Russian road salt is hard. How to deal with this problem?
There are many offers of a “protective” coating on the network: depending on the wishes and capabilities of the customer, the fasteners can be treated with special compounds that block the access of oxygen and thereby prevent rusting. Here and simple painting, for example, with powder, and various galvanizing, copper plating and other electroplating.
Initially, immediately after the procedure, the effect is clearly visible: the bolts look beautiful. But remember that this will not be until the first use of the balloon key. It will damage the coating and the rust will take off again. In addition, this is a very expensive operation, which consists not so much in coverage as in preparation for it. So before you go all out, find out what the final cost will be.
But since electroplating and Co. is a workaround, you should look for other options. Do you want forever? Then endure either titanium bolts or red streaks. The cost of manufacturing titanium fasteners is from 12,000 rubles per set for 4 wheels. However, there is an alternative: in everyone’s favorite Chinese flea market, they sell for mere pennies – from 300 rubles per set – plastic caps that click on wheel bolts, sit tightly and tightly, are removed with a special tool and, behold, cover shame.
The plastic cap costs almost nothing, solves the problem completely and, if lost, is easy to replace with a new one. It does not stick or rust to the holder. And even if the bolt swells with rust – Range Rover drivers know about it and are afraid – the plastic is easy to pry loose with a screwdriver. In general, a simple, fast and very inexpensive solution to a problem that greatly spoils the appearance of your beloved car.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
