Long term solution for rusty lug bolts beside titanium?

[BOX97]

Hi All! Was wondering if any one found a long term solution for the rusty lug bolts we all seem to experience. I know that there are titanium lug bolts but they’re $$$ and I worry about galvanic reactions between incompatible metals. Also, cleaning/painting them is also a solution though with YMMV durability.

 

I did find these, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience or specifically tales of caution.

 

Set of 20 Veritek VPE-14151809R14 14×1.5mm 19mm Hex 28mm Chrome OEM Factory Replacement Style R14 Washer Wheel Lug Bolts For Porsche | Veritek Performance

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Hex: 19mm Heat Treated For OEM Factory Porsche Wheels Thread: 14x1.5mm Overall Length: N/A Salt Test Spray: 240 Hours 10.9 Grade...

 

[DelaveagaSC]

I would be worried about reactions too. Sand blast the entire bolt. Tape off everything except the bolt head and either paint or powder coat. I’ve done plenty of sets like this. Rattle can doesn’t hold up well. You can also just buy a new set. Febi makes the bolts, they come in silver or black. Run about 5 - 10 bucks a bolt. 

[BOX97]

On 1/18/2023 at 7:17 AM, DelaveagaSC said:

I would be worried about reactions too. Sand blast the entire bolt. Tape off everything except the bolt head and either paint or powder coat. I’ve done plenty of sets like this. Rattle can doesn’t hold up well. You can also just buy a new set. Febi makes the bolts, they come in silver or black. Run about 5 - 10 bucks a bolt. 

Thanks for the reply! Do you think paint/powder coat would last longer than bolts that are chrome plated? The bolts I had linked are reported to be made with OEM tensile strength steel, but of course I guess it’s “use at your own risk” like any other aftermarket part.