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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 12:29 AM
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I had purchased the black lug nuts that were on Amazon, but I couldn't bring myself to painting in the blank areas. Another person suggested getting the OEM lug nuts powder dusted. So, I found a place locally and had him do it. Very happy with the results, but as you can see, they actually didn't paint enough in to cover all the lug nuts.

Mix of aftermarket and OEM so you can see the difference.




Full tire with OEM powder dusted.


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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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Is Amazon the only place to get black lugs for the C7?
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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 11:30 AM
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I bought mine directly from Gorilla. These were open ended race lugs.
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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kevincol
I had purchased the black lug nuts that were on Amazon, but I couldn't bring myself to painting in the blank areas. Another person suggested getting the OEM lug nuts powder dusted. So, I found a place locally and had him do it. Very happy with the results, but as you can see, they actually didn't paint enough in to cover all the lug nuts.

Mix of aftermarket and OEM so you can see the difference.




Full tire with OEM powder dusted.




So did you have any problem putting them back on without scratching them up. Also, by powder dusting, you mean powder coating ?

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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kevincol
, but I couldn't bring myself to painting in the blank areas.
Ever hear of a sharpie..?
Sounds tacky to do, but it works.
As you know its only about 1/8" around that you'd have to fill in..
Works..
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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nelsond003
Is Amazon the only place to get black lugs for the C7?

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