Cup Stand Plug Tabs - Lug Hole Masking for Wheel Powder Coating

Cup stand plug tabs insert into wheel lug bolt holes to mask the threaded openings during powder coat spray application. This prevents powder from coating the lug seat and thread areas, ensuring proper bolt seating and correct torque specifications when the wheel is reinstalled on the vehicle.

These plug tabs are designed to withstand powder coat cure oven temperatures. They remain in place during the cure cycle, protecting lug holes throughout the full spray-and-bake process. After curing, they are removed easily to reveal clean, uncoated lug hole surfaces.

Cup stand plug tabs are available in sizes compatible with standard 4-lug and 5-lug automotive wheel patterns commonly found on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs. Contact Creative Coating Solutions for availability of tabs sized for 6-lug or larger commercial wheel patterns.

Yes, quality plug tabs are designed for multiple reuses. Inspect each tab before use for signs of heat degradation, cracking, or deformation that could compromise masking. Replace tabs that no longer create a snug fit in lug holes to maintain proper masking protection.

Contact Creative Coating Solutions for current pack sizes and pricing. Plug tabs are typically sold in sets sized for one wheel or in bulk packs for production operations coating multiple wheels per day. Bulk pricing is available for high-volume wheel coating shops.

Yes, the cup stand holds the wheel by its center bore but does not mask the lug holes. Plug tabs must be used separately to protect lug hole threads from powder coat overspray. Using both the cup stand and plug tabs together provides complete protection of all mounting surfaces.

If lug holes are not masked, powder coat will build up inside the hole and on the thread area. This coating buildup can affect the seating of lug bolts, alter torque readings, and in some cases cause lug nuts to not fully thread, creating a serious wheel safety hazard.