Scratch-proof Tire Iron/Lug socket???

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Mar 2, 2004 | 06:21 PM

BLKKNIGHTWS.6

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Scratch-proof Tire Iron/Lug socket???

Does anyone know where to find a coated or scratch proof tire iron or lug socket(teflon coated maybe?)? I do not want to risk chipping the paint on my new set of powdercoated wheels.

Mar 2, 2004 | 09:07 PM

zombie1

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Try Snap-on or Matco, they might have something or try a chome 6 point socket(what every size the lug nut is) and wrap dust tape around the outside a couple of times.Works for us in our shop.

Jul 22, 2004 | 11:42 PM

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I saw a set on horsepower tv, dont remenber the mfr but send em a e-mail, it was a product they showcased..

Jul 24, 2004 | 03:41 AM

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Both Matco and Snappy have thinwall wheel sockets.

Jul 25, 2004 | 12:50 AM

Lilbro665

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Try using a thin walled socket w/ a couple of o-rings on it. Its cheap and works great.

Jul 25, 2004 | 08:58 AM

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What about that rubber coating stuff in a can that you dip handles of tools in to coat them? Can't think of a brand name though.

Jul 25, 2004 | 10:03 AM

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I have a set of Snap on sockets for lug nuts that are coated and then have anodizing on the ends to be indentified and they dont and will not scratch, i have taken off many wheels at my shop and i purposely tried to scratch an extra set i had, and they wont. as for the breaker bar - tire iron, what is it doing that close to the tire/rim??? get an impact. it doesnt take much to loosen lug nuts. but i know there is a can of rubberizer out there that is like paint. you just dip the tool in it, and then it dries like rubber. give that a try, that wont scratch.
good luck

Mike