What to do with my rush nuts

[A250 Bennyboy]

I take quite a bit of time and effort into keeping my cart on tip touch condition but my rusty nuts are some what letting me down
So been looking like you do and found some chrome or black, I'm swayed towards chrome but I like showy
The iner me is saying black
What you think folks

Cheers Ben

And it's rusty nuts lol

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

PS I've had lots of larger zozzled for the silly question but I'd like show off my nuts too

 

[Dave.tam]

Go chrome you know you want too!!

Btw, are you coming to Benz on the green? I'm going for the first time this year.

Would love to see your motor in the flesh! See if we like any of your little mods
L

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

Think I'll go chrome, and I love to come to Benz on the green.
I'll have a look in the meet section see where it's located

 

[flowrider]

I've never understood why Mercedes don't improve on the quality of the wheel nuts, no other manufacturer has this problem from what I have seen. It's a very poor show by MB.

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

I ended up getting some wheel nut covers
Was tempted to go red but bought the chrome ones in the end
Look at this on eBay Mercedes Sprinter Wheel Nut Covers x 20 fit All Years (19mm Chrome) (PE1246) | eBay

 

[daveenty]

Are they not 17mm hex on your bolts?

Genuine question, as I know they are on my W212. As for tidying them up, I just bead blasted mine and sprayed them with a coat of Hammerite. It'll do for now, subtle but effective.

Incidentally, I notice that you're in the North West, and also going down to Benz on the Green in May. I'll be there but I run down on the Friday and will be staying in the Premier Inn at Horndean. Details on the first page of the BOTG post. There should be at least a couple of us. Only a suggestion...

 

[merc85]

Wire brush them, then paint them with silver Hammerite.

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

Are they not 17mm hex on your bolts?

Genuine question, as I know they are on my W212. As for tidying them up, I just bead blasted mine and sprayed them with a coat of Hammerite. It'll do for now, subtle but effective.

Incidentally, I notice that you're in the North West, and also going down to Benz on the Green in May. I'll be there but I run down on the Friday and will be staying in the Premier Inn at Horndean. Details on the first page of the BOTG post. There should be at least a couple of us. Only a suggestion...

Sorry my mistake posted the wrong link. These are the ones I've ordered
Look at this on eBay Pack of 20 Chrome alloy wheel bolts lugs nuts caps covers 17mm hex for Mercedes | eBay

Well spotted and thanks for pointing it out Pal

Going have word with the wife see if she's up for it and if so then think I'll book the night
Cheers
Ben

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

It's lethal me going on flea bay look 2hat else I bought
Look at this on eBay Mercedes AMG Edition 1 - Radiator Grill Vinyl A45 A200 A250 (W176) | eBay

Nearly got the Edition 1 wing mirrors to shouldn't go shopping when I'm full of larger

And to keep the wife happy I got her some wind deflectors

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Bashed my bank account good style last night :bannana:

Cheers Ben

 

[Dave.tam]

Are they not 17mm hex on your bolts?

Genuine question, as I know they are on my W212. As for tidying them up, I just bead blasted mine and sprayed them with a coat of Hammerite. It'll do for now, subtle but effective.

Incidentally, I notice that you're in the North West, and also going down to Benz on the Green in May. I'll be there but I run down on the Friday and will be staying in the Premier Inn at Horndean. Details on the first page of the BOTG post. There should be at least a couple of us. Only a suggestion...

I've booked in at this premier inn on the Friday night too!

I only live SE London, but the kids love any excuse to stay in a hotel, and it's only £39!!

 

[optimusprime]

Benny just what i have on my nuts ,on the wheels that is . Mine have been on 3 years not changed yet . And still look as new.

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

Got these today! I'll stick them on my nuts tomorrow and post a picture

 

[GLK]

You might need to modify* the ones for the locking nuts, or get a different set with special ones.

* Some trimming and glueing on neodymium magnets was involved, last time I played with these ... before they started manufacturing round ones to fit on locking nuts.

 

[A250 Bennyboy]

Thanks for the tip GLK I'll have a look at them when I finish work, better get my trimming knife out then.
Cheers
Ben

 

[GLK]

No worries

I bought myself this set:

as I'm too lazy to go through the trimming, etc again

 

[Codger49]

GLK, do you have a link for those?

 

[GLK]

GLK, do you have a link for those?

Certainly:

17mm Car Locking Caps Bolts Covers Nuts Alloy Wheel For VW FORD BMW AUDI X20