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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Just wanted to know what you guy's do to protect your chrome bolts, when you put a wrench on it ??
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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Only problem I've had is inside of the bolt where the socket or screw driver goes rusts after installation. I dab aluminum paint over it and it's undetectable. A lot of people use stainless steel bolts instead.
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Bolt head covers or stainless
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Polished stainless over chrome any day! I'm into chrome, but chrome bolts suck! They look good for awhile, but eventually they will bleed rust.
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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No chrome bolts, just put ''hot toppers'' on them. And if you loose some , let them know, they'll send you replacments. FREE!!
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks, good advice !
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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if I get near my chrome with a wrench. I use blue tape. Keep a piece of leather handy for loosening and tightning also use correct loctite
 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Hot toppers work for me. Got em from the front calipers back to the license plate and everything in between. Posers can't figure out how the bike is held together because you don't see any nuts, bolts or allen heads.
 
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