Centre-lock Nuts Refurb Options

[T S Magnum]

I got a faded second set of centre-lock nuts off ebay for a fair chunk less than the £800 Porsche wanted. Got them powdercoated but PC Newcastle have cracked some of the finish off when loosening during a service. Seems the coating is too thick for the tool when big torque is applied.

So... I'm now looking to get the 'first' set refurbed (also faded). Seems painting is a better option to powdercoating. I like to 'shop local'.

Has anyone else refurbed their centre-locks (any type)? If so, where did you go and how did they turn out?

Cheers, Ed.

 

[Eldavo]

I rememberEd reading about someone having them reanodised so after a bit of searching I found this:

https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=967963

Due to the forces involved in tightening them I think any other surface finish would chip/flake.

 

[T S Magnum]

Ah thanks Eldavo. Anodising is interesting hmm.

All the nuts were totally immacuate after being fitted to the required torque. Thought I was on to a winner. Not sure what happened when undoing but hey-ho.

I don't get all the hand-wringing about 'critical component, don't paint, just hand over £800 for a new set'. Yes it's a critical component (among many others on the car) but why should the finish coating put the component at risk? You don't buy a new set of wheels because the laquer is peeling...