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Old 02-15-2012, 04:04 PM
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Default Anyone know any red lug nuts that dont have that pinkish tone?

Looking for some red lug nuts for my 350z. The color is redline, Im just trying to avoid the "pinkish" look. I have seen rays in red, and they seemed super pink to me. Anyone have any good suggestions?
Old 02-15-2012, 04:29 PM
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Thanks to heat and the weather, they ALL turn pink.

.....and this is the
Old 02-15-2012, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseystyle
Thanks to heat and the weather, they ALL turn pink.

.....and this is the
to both points
Old 02-15-2012, 05:04 PM
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I am not going to debate

red
red pink
pinkish red
red kind of pink.


Forget it.
Old 02-15-2012, 05:09 PM
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paint e'm...maybe this will keep you happy.
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spoken like bob.

paint yourself some happy little trees.
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I got the leggdura locking lugs in red, will correspond in a few months...
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get the ones you have powdercoated a red you want.
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Red lug nuts, especially anodized ones are socialists at heart. They cannot help but go pink....
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volk formula...
Old 02-16-2012, 05:45 AM
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anything anodized (ie aluminum lugs) will eventually turn pink due to heat, as well as solvents/cleaners

steel lugs, which are painted or coated, are more resiliant

http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...ls&prodid=3051
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Yes but will paint and PC chip from the torque when tightening?
Old 02-16-2012, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jerseystyle
Yes but will paint and PC chip from the torque when tightening?
If done properly, no. Rattlecanned lug nuts will. Professionally painted with the proper paint will be much harder to chip.
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http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...XAC-00104-SSRD
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Definitely want to paint them if you want the red to last.
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I bet they'd fade in about a month
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Please stay away from the Ray's, they turned straight pink about two months later!
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Originally Posted by jerseystyle
I bet they'd fade in about a month
had mine for about 3 years and they are still lookin nice, ill post a pic later today
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I wouldn't want to deal with the fading even if there was a chance for the original ones would.

I'd say keep an eye out in the classifieds. Buy a used set of lugs and get them powder coated red. I'd think they would hold up better.
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Do what I just did.

Ordered Project Kics R40 in black w/ locks (Cheaper than Neo Chrome) Dropping them off tomorrow to get powder coated Red for another $50. Guy is supposed to be the best around so I will see how they hold up.

I have been told Project Kics R40 are supposed to be one of the best, if not the best lug not out. Quality/durability wise.


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