Rust problem with open ended lug nuts

Liquid_G · 05-20-2013, 10:30 PM

Might be a dumb question.. and obviously the answer is to not use open ended lugs but.....

Any suggestions on how to keep the ends of the wheel studs from rusting after rain/car wash? I've got the Project Kics R40 open ended lugs and no matter how well I blow dry or soak up water in the lug nut openings I always seem to get a little bit of rust that shows up on the inside of the lugs from the wheel studs.

XwChriswX · 05-20-2013, 11:00 PM

There's not much you can do about it sadly... I had the same problem with those lugs, and had to swap to closed ended lugs.

BigT · 05-20-2013, 11:10 PM

Spray wd40 all over the threads and wipe off excess. It might work.

SouthArk370Z · 05-20-2013, 11:39 PM

Anything that will keep moisture out. Clear paint works well.

WD-40 (or similar) works well but attracts dirt and will wash off so requires a new dose every now and then. And I don't like the idea of putting oil on wheel lugs (shouldn't make any difference if everything is tightened properly but it still makes me uneasy).

I'm sure other members will come up with more solutions.

roclive75 · 05-21-2013, 08:13 AM

Liquid G...just curious what wheels they are on you black z in that picture?

Liquid_G · 05-21-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roclive75

Liquid G...just curious what wheels they are on you black z in that picture?

Work Gnosis HS203

Wonka2581 · 05-21-2013, 10:06 AM

What about a clear silicone... Just a thought

kenchan · 05-21-2013, 11:58 AM

vaseline

05-20-2013, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	Rust problem with open ended lug nuts Might be a dumb question.. and obviously the answer is to not use open ended lugs but..... Any suggestions on how to keep the ends of the wheel studs from rusting after rain/car wash? I've got the Project Kics R40 open ended lugs and no matter how well I blow dry or soak up water in the lug nut openings I always seem to get a little bit of rust that shows up on the inside of the lugs from the wheel studs. __________________

05-20-2013, 11:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	There's not much you can do about it sadly... I had the same problem with those lugs, and had to swap to closed ended lugs. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

05-20-2013, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	Spray wd40 all over the threads and wipe off excess. It might work. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2014 Jeep GC 1998 Talon TSI awd 2011 Z Sport - SOLD

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Anything that will keep moisture out. Clear paint works well. WD-40 (or similar) works well but attracts dirt and will wash off so requires a new dose every now and then. And I don't like the idea of putting oil on wheel lugs (shouldn't make any difference if everything is tightened properly but it still makes me uneasy). I'm sure other members will come up with more solutions. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	What about a clear silicone... Just a thought __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

05-21-2013, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
roclive75 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: williamstown, nj 08094 Posts: 40 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 13	Liquid G...just curious what wheels they are on you black z in that picture?

05-21-2013, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	vaseline

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