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Old 03-25-2006, 12:18 PM   #1
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When you have nothing else to do.

Last winters trip took us on some roads that had ice and snow. They had been sanded and am sure salt added. Since we got home the Monty has been at dealer for a month. Brought it home and was real disappointed that the lug nuts were badly rusted. So with nothing else to do today, (wrong), I removed one and cleaned it. Used a polishing compound and a good wax. Found out it was mostly dirt that was stuck in the impressions from impact wrenches. Took awhile but they all now look brand new. So if you have nothing to do today clean and polish your lug nuts. Yes, I will check torque on the next outing.
 
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Old 03-25-2006, 03:38 PM   #2
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Thanks for a great tip. I usually try to clean the wheels at least twice a season, sure hope it contiues to be an easy thing.
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Old 03-26-2006, 12:57 AM   #3
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Maybe tomorrow. I have to rearrange my sock drawer today.
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Old 03-26-2006, 01:57 AM   #4
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I will get to that as soon as I get through changing the air in my tires.
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Old 03-26-2006, 02:22 AM   #5
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My lugnuts, and center cone cover also were showing signs of rust, after sitting since October in the ice, and snow. But I was saved from any Manual Labor, when I had to take it to the Dealer for a Rim Recall, they replaced the Chromed items, with new Aluminum Rims, and brand new shiny cone covers, and lugnuts. Of course I did have to yank it out of a snowbank, and when I was going down the highway, the two feet of snow blowing of the roof made it look like a blizzard behind me...

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Old 03-27-2006, 07:24 PM   #6
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You have a sock drawer?
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Old 03-27-2006, 08:18 PM   #7
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Of course,

A sock drawer is where you put the things that go over the end of your ladder so it doesn't mark the
side of your Monty when you go up to the roof.

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Old 03-28-2006, 02:19 AM   #8
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Got it,,silly me
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