2 and 3 piece wheel bolt restoration

[ToPLeSS(e30)FienD]

those valleys between the points look a lot deeper... lots of sos pad might help, seemed to get in between the points fairly well for me. if you have a dremel handy that could probably get in there, would take a long time tho.

only other thing I can think of is maybe soak them in something like clr or coke and hope it softens that gunk up and hit them again

hope that helps

im not too sure i spotted this in this thread or the other but it seems like vinegar works wonders. mine have been soaking for a week come tomorrow but im sure less time will have similar results. i will post pics in the A.M.

[Randomofodication]

those valleys between the points look a lot deeper... lots of sos pad might help, seemed to get in between the points fairly well for me. if you have a dremel handy that could probably get in there, would take a long time tho.

only other thing I can think of is maybe soak them in something like clr or coke and hope it softens that gunk up and hit them again

hope that helps

[gen2_4door]

Well I've been attempting to do the same bolt restoration and just can't seem to come out with the same results. I'm having trouble getting the areas between the points to polish. Any ideas or help would be MUCH appreciated. Here's a couple snaps of what I've got going...

[frink84]

looks like a 12-point. go measure it!

[vasillalov]

electrcalbox,

Thanks for your response. I just got my very first set of 3-pc wheels. CCWs with ARP bolts:

What tool do I need for these:

[electricalbox]

Where do you get the tool for the bolt heads? The start pattern thing? Is it just a regular 12 or 14 point socket?

It varies, but most wheels (like these) use 8mm or 10mm 12pt sockets for the bolt heads. The nuts will usually use 10mm or 12mm 6&12 pt sockets. Some companies use a 8mm or 10mm 10pt tool (such as OZ) these can be bought on ebay or on forums, no standard car parts store will carry it.

[vasillalov]

Where do you get the tool for the bolt heads? The start pattern thing? Is it just a regular 12 or 14 point socket?

[gen2_4door]

I'm working on restoring my Kinesis bolts. I plan on polishing them like this but I'm worried about them getting rusty and tarnishing again. Am I just better off in the long run powdercoating them?

[D-rock]

Amazing!

[sawatsky]

^ try Vaseline?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

powdercoat clear, or seal them in some way with a sealant. personally, in my experience, new bolts are just easier then headaches.

might be able to get away with some gloss clear rattle can, but i have never done that, and doubt it would actually hold up.

I've been thinking of trying zoop seal, or even touch up clear with careful masking.

I just don't want to take them apart again.

[Randomofodication]

^^about how much to get them plated?

[C.Johnston]

i had mine plated cadmium.. you pay flat rate for however many nuts/bolts you want to do...

[1badg35]

powdercoat clear, or seal them in some way with a sealant. personally, in my experience, new bolts are just easier then headaches.

might be able to get away with some gloss clear rattle can, but i have never done that, and doubt it would actually hold up.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ Yes it sucks, every time it rains my bolts rust.

Anyone have a solution? Some sort of seal I can put on them while they are still together?