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![]() Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
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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...... ![]()
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads
Awesome tip Doug... one I'll attempt when the weather warms up.
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Eville IN.
Posts: 365
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Re: Another Old School Trick, Keeping Paint on Painted Bolt/Nut Heads
never heard this one
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Cranbrook, BC
Posts: 253
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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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