need to protect the paint on an hre rim, which is prone to chipping.
i see soft sided sockets on the inside but nothing to protect the outside.

anybody know of something?

 

Used these in the past, purchased through Griots (I believe Harbour Freight has something similar as well if you have one nearby)



http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....2090&SKU=10208

 

something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Astro...spagenameZWDVW

 

You can use electrician's tape.

 

You can use electrician's tape.
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I'm always amazed at how "new products" will come on the market and folks will flock to it like bees to honey....when in this case, all you had to do was wrap electrician's tape around the outside of the socket like dublin suggested and guess what......you have a socket that won't scratch your wheels.....comes with a warranty too.....just put more tape on it when it wears thin......great price also....it's in your toolbox.

 

I have this kit from Griots Garage as well and it is very nice....

 

Ive never used tape or anything, and still never had a problem with painted wheels. Its called being careful. But if you arent so sure you can do that, use tape, simple solution.

 

I use 200 MPH duct tape on mine

 

yeah tape works just fine, definitely better than leaving it bare and taking a chance

 

yeah i thought about using tape on a thin walled socket thats probably what i'll do.

 

Or....if you can find a piece of shrink tubing in that diameter, that would be a neat looking fit....might even find it in colors...