Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 01-01-2010, 10:36 PM

was talking to one of my workmates yesterday who was into 50-60's car show scene. here's yet another trick he pulled out on me......

don't you hate like heck when you have to remove capscrews/hex nuts that have been painted? the paint usually gets chipped and marred, and if it's in a noticeable place, you have to hit it with a toothpick worth of paint. it's not the same, is it?

next time you have to remove said capscrew/hex nut, coat it with grease. it seems as though the grease let's the socket or wrench to slip just enough to cushion the impact.

I haven't tried this trick with an impact wrench, but for hand tools it works great.

now enjoy your nuts......

72BlckButy · 01-04-2010, 09:43 AM

Awesome tip Doug... one I'll attempt when the weather warms up.

COMP · 01-06-2010, 01:50 AM

never heard this one

timski69gmc · 01-07-2010, 11:43 AM

Would have been nice to know years ago, after the last round of paint. Oh well, I will be ready for next time. Great tip, thanks!

01-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads was talking to one of my workmates yesterday who was into 50-60's car show scene. here's yet another trick he pulled out on me...... don't you hate like heck when you have to remove capscrews/hex nuts that have been painted? the paint usually gets chipped and marred, and if it's in a noticeable place, you have to hit it with a toothpick worth of paint. it's not the same, is it? next time you have to remove said capscrew/hex nut, coat it with grease. it seems as though the grease let's the socket or wrench to slip just enough to cushion the impact. I haven't tried this trick with an impact wrench, but for hand tools it works great. now enjoy your nuts...... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-04-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads Awesome tip Doug... one I'll attempt when the weather warms up. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-06-2010, 01:50 AM	#3
COMP Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eville IN. Posts: 365	Re: Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads never heard this one

01-07-2010, 11:43 AM	#4
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads Would have been nice to know years ago, after the last round of paint. Oh well, I will be ready for next time. Great tip, thanks!

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