How Do I remove these fake Wheel Bolts?
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I'm trying to take these wheel bolts off my 20" Sentas so I can powder coat, Paint or plastiDip them, it seems it's a special star pattern. One forum member said they are removable.
Can anyone say for sure they have removed these before and where do you get the tool for this. Normal Torx don't work, I tried.
Thanks for the help. I'll try to post a pic.
Can anyone say for sure they have removed these before and where do you get the tool for this. Normal Torx don't work, I tried.
Thanks for the help. I'll try to post a pic.
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As Big_Walleye said you need a 12 point socket as per mine in the attached picture.
I bought a set to refurbish the Sepangs on my XJ so have just dug them out. The one that fits the bolts on my Sentas is an 8mm.
I had one of my Sentas refurbished when I bought the car because there was a scratch on it and the place that did it confirmed that they would take them all off before respraying the wheel.
I bought a set to refurbish the Sepangs on my XJ so have just dug them out. The one that fits the bolts on my Sentas is an 8mm.
I had one of my Sentas refurbished when I bought the car because there was a scratch on it and the place that did it confirmed that they would take them all off before respraying the wheel.
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Haven't made up my mind which process I'm going to use, so I may try plasti dip first to make sure I like it. The only time you really need to dismount the tires is when you powder coat. It cost about $200 a wheel here on Maui to powder coat plus dismounting and mounting and balancing, so I'm not thrilled about power coating at the moment. Almost cheaper to buy new wheels!
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Picked up a set of triple square 12-point metric bits at O'Reilly today and the nuts screw right off with little effort.
I've been contemplating nwew rims for a while, either Jag or aftermarket and decided I really like the way the Sentas look. So rather than new wheels I am getting them color changed to a darker but not too dark hyper black titanium polished metal like these:
I've been contemplating nwew rims for a while, either Jag or aftermarket and decided I really like the way the Sentas look. So rather than new wheels I am getting them color changed to a darker but not too dark hyper black titanium polished metal like these:
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk-xkr-x150-33/89317-how-do-i-remove-these-fake-wheel-bolts-223hb2.jpg?dateline=1403822645)
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Picked up a set of triple square 12-point metric bits at O'Reilly today and the nuts screw right off with little effort.
I've been contemplating nwew rims for a while, either Jag or aftermarket and decided I really like the way the Sentas look. So rather than new wheels I am getting them color changed to a darker but not too dark hyper black titanium polished metal like these:
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk-xkr-x150-33/89317-how-do-i-remove-these-fake-wheel-bolts-223hb2.jpg?dateline=1403822645)
I've been contemplating nwew rims for a while, either Jag or aftermarket and decided I really like the way the Sentas look. So rather than new wheels I am getting them color changed to a darker but not too dark hyper black titanium polished metal like these:
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk-xkr-x150-33/89317-how-do-i-remove-these-fake-wheel-bolts-223hb2.jpg?dateline=1403822645)
Do you think you can duplicate the finish, and how do you do it?
Yourself or a wheel refinsher?
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While I consider myself a competent painter, this finish requires a technique I am not experienced with. The company AWRS guarantees they can match the finish. The end result should not look like a painted wheel, if you have not seen it before, it should look like dark tinted metal. I am scheduled next Wednesday AM and will post pics when completed.
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While I consider myself a competent painter, this finish requires a technique I am not experienced with. The company AWRS guarantees they can match the finish. The end result should not look like a painted wheel, if you have not seen it before, it should look like dark tinted metal. I am scheduled next Wednesday AM and will post pics when completed.
jahummer,
That's the same outfit I am planning on using here in Atlanta. They quoted me $620. for the 4 wheels which includes removing, straightening, powder coating, balancing and mounting with a 24/48 hour turnaround. That's about 200 bucks less than two other reputable wheel shops that I visited and one wanted extra to do the barrels and balancing.
l really like the color you've chosen. Am anxious to see the pics and hear your thoughts about AWRS.
Best regards,
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jahummer,
That's the same outfit I am planning on using here in Atlanta. They quoted me $620. for the 4 wheels which includes removing, straightening, powder coating, balancing and mounting with a 24/48 hour turnaround.
l really like the color you've chosen. Am anxious to see the pics and hear your thoughts about AWRS.
Best regards,
That's the same outfit I am planning on using here in Atlanta. They quoted me $620. for the 4 wheels which includes removing, straightening, powder coating, balancing and mounting with a 24/48 hour turnaround.
l really like the color you've chosen. Am anxious to see the pics and hear your thoughts about AWRS.
Best regards,