Six Tools Every Corvette Owner Must Have
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Owning a Corvette is more than just having a car; it’s about living a lifestyle. Keeping your Corvette in great shape and adding personal touches are important to every owner. Whether it’s making sure your car looks its best or adding custom features, having the right tools in your garage makes all the difference.
Today, we’ll talk about six must-have Corvette tools and c8 accessories. These tools help with everyday Corvette maintenance and make Corvette customization and modification easy. With these tools, you will be able to confidently work on your Corvette.
Touch-Up Paint: Essential for Maintaining Your Corvette's Pristine Appearance
As a Corvette enthusiast, you know that attending car shows means always keeping your vehicle looking pristine. Whether you're driving down the highway or displaying your car at an event, the last thing you want is unsightly scratches or chips. Touch-up paint is an essential tool to quickly fix these imperfections and ensure your Corvette always looks its best.
Technical Specifications
The ACS Composite Touch-Up Paint features a 3-in-1 design that includes:
- An abrasive prep tip to remove loose paint and rust.
- Exact color-match paint for a seamless finish.
- A clear coat to seal and protect the paint.
Each pen contains 7.39 mL of paint, providing enough for multiple uses.
Why You Need Touch-Up Paint
Corvettes are built for driving, not just sitting in the garage. Even with protective measures like Rock Guards or Paint Protection Film (PPF), chips and scratches can still occur in other exposed areas.
- Prevents Minor Damage from Worsening: Touch-up paint helps prevent small dings and nicks from becoming more significant problems.
- Keeps Your Car Looking New: Quickly fix minor blemishes to maintain your Corvette's sleek appearance.
- Perfect Match for ACS Composite Parts: Our products often come painted in Carbon Flash Metallic Black. This touch-up paint ensures your ACS parts stay fresh and new, providing a perfect color match every time.
How to Use the Easy-to-Apply Pen
Anyone can perform a quick touch-up with this pen. Follow these simple steps:
- Clean the Area: Ensure the scratch or chip is clean and dry.
- Prep the Surface: Use the abrasive tip to remove any loose paint or rust.
- Apply the Paint: Shake the pen well. Apply the paint in thin layers, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next.
- Seal with Clear Coat: Once the paint is dry, use the clear coat to seal and protect the repair.
This touch-up paint is specifically designed for Corvettes and matches the Carbon Flash Metallic Black finish used on many Corvette parts. It is also available in all Corvette body colors.
Customer Spotlight
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from satisfied customers who have kept their Corvettes looking pristine with our touch-up paint:
"Perfect match, wish you offered it in a small spray can for a little bit bigger jobs" - James Graeber, July 07, 2024
Jacking Pucks
Jacking pucks are essential tools for Corvette owners when it comes to safely lifting their vehicles. They provide a secure lifting point to prevent damage to the car’s undercarriage. Using jacking pucks helps ensure that your Corvette is lifted correctly and safely during maintenance.
Technical Specifications
ACS Composite jacking pucks are made from solid heavy-duty aluminum and are available in red, black, or blue metallic finishes.
These pucks are compatible with C5, C6, C7, and C8 Corvette models, including the Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, E-Ray, and ZR1. They feature a 2.5-inch diameter lifting surface and a 0.5-inch thickness, providing reliable support for your car. Each set includes four jacking pucks, an Allen key, and four nuts for easy installation.
Benefits
Using jacking pucks protects your Corvette’s undercarriage from damage due to improper lifting. They stay securely in place during lifting and prevent the pucks from falling out while driving. This makes the process of lifting your Corvette safer and more convenient whether it is you or your mechanic doing the job.
Step-by-Step Usage Instructions
- Locate the Lifting Points: Find the designated lifting points on your Corvette.These are often slotted holes underneath the car in front of the rear tires and behind the front tires.
- Install the Jacking Pucks: Insert the jacking pucks into the lifting points. Use the provided Allen key and nuts to secure them in place.
- Use a Jack: Position your jack under the jacking puck and lift the car slowly and carefully. Ensure that the puck is securely in place and the car is stable before performing any maintenance.
Highlighted Review
"Worked as expected. My Z06 was in the detail shop for installation of ACS Z06 rock guards and to ceramic coat the car. These semi-perimanent jacking pucks, look great, are easy to install and are necessary for lifting the car correctly using a floor jack." - Robert Schwartz, May 26, 2024
Wheel Stud Extenders: Make Wheel Maintenance a Breeze
Removing and installing wheels on your Corvette can be challenging due to their size and weight. Wheel stud extenders provide essential support and alignment, simplifying wheel maintenance and reducing the risk of damage to your Corvette's delicate components.
Technical Specifications
The ACS Composite wheel stud extenders are crafted from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion. Each extender measures 200mm (7.8 inches) long with female-threaded guides, providing a perfect fit specifically designed for the C8 Corvette.
Versions are also available for the C6 and C7 Corvette models, ensuring compatibility across various generations.
Why You Need Wheel Stud Extenders
These extenders help protect your Corvette’s vital components, like calipers and carbon ceramic rotors, from potential damage during wheel removal. By supporting the wheel, they make the process easier and safer, reducing physical strain on you or your mechanic. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional, wheel stud extenders are a must-have tool for maintaining your Corvette.
How to Use Wheel Stud Extenders
Follow these steps to safely use wheel stud extenders and make your wheel maintenance more manageable:
- Loosen the Lug Nuts: Before lifting your car, slightly loosen the lug nuts on the wheel you intend to remove.
- Lift the Car: Use a jack to lift your Corvette until the wheel is off the ground. Ensure the car is stable and securely supported.
- Remove the Lug Nuts: Completely remove the loosened lug nuts and set them aside.
- Attach the Extenders: Screw the wheel stud extenders onto the top two wheel studs by hand. Make sure they are securely threaded.
- Remove the Wheel: Carefully slide the wheel off the studs. The extenders will hold the wheel in place, preventing it from falling and causing damage.
- Reinstall the Wheel: Align the wheel with the extenders and slide it back into place.
- Secure the Lug Nuts: Replace and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Remove the extenders and tighten the lug nuts fully in a star pattern to ensure even pressure.
- Lower the Car: Once the wheel is securely in place, lower your car back to the ground and perform a final tightening of the lug nuts.
Customer Spotlight
See what our satisfied customers have to say about our wheel stud extenders:
"These look like great quality. Bought them in case I ever have to take my wheels off. I wish I had them for my C6 to make it easier to get the wheels onto the studs. Great idea." - John Daub, Aug 16, 2024
Lug Nut Tool: Protect Your Wheels While Maintaining Your Corvette
Every Corvette owner needs a reliable lug nut tool to remove and install lug nuts without scratching or damaging their wheels. This tool is essential for preserving both the appearance and functionality of your wheels, ensuring they remain in top condition for every drive and show.
Technical Specifications
The ACS Composite lug nut tool features a 4-inch long, 22mm non-marring socket with a durable nylon sleeve. This sleeve protects your wheels and lug nuts from scratches and damage during use, while the tool's design ensures a perfect fit specifically for the C8 Corvette.
We also offer a version for the C6 and C7 Corvette: Protective Lug Nut Socket Tool | 19mm | C7 Corvette | ACS Composite | 45-4-237.
Why You Need This Lug Nut Tool
Using the ACS Composite lug nut tool helps you maintain the pristine look of your Corvette’s wheels by preventing scratches and damage during lug nut removal or installation. The nylon sleeve adds a layer of protection that keeps your wheels looking new and polished.
The tool’s 4-inch extension also provides enough distance for you to use a breaker bar without hitting or scratching your fenders, making the process of tightening and loosening lug nuts easier and safer.
How to Use the Lug Nut Tool
Follow these simple steps to use the lug nut tool effectively:
- Fit the Socket: Place the lug nut tool over the lug nut to secure it.
- Use a Wrench: Attach the tool to the wrench and turn it to either loosen or tighten the lug nut.
- Remove or Install: Carefully remove the lug nut or install it back onto the wheel as needed.
- Check Fit: Ensure all lug nuts are securely tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Customer Spotlight
See what our satisfied customers are saying about the ACS Composite lug nut tool:
"The perfect tool for protecting your wheels from paint chips or damage while removing lug nuts. Just the right amount of extension to avoid contact with your rims." - James Knipe, Jul 15, 2024
Rivet Tool: Essential for Secure Corvette Modifications
The rivet tool is an indispensable tool for installing mods and aero components on your Corvette, particularly for parts from ACS Composite. Our products, such as front splitters and side rockers, require rivet installation to ensure they are securely attached, giving your Corvette a professional look and enhanced performance.
Technical Specifications
The ACS Composite Rivet Tool Kit includes a durable rivet gun compatible with four interchangeable head sizes: 3/32” (2.4mm), 1/8” (3.0/3.2mm), 5/32” (4.0mm), and 3/16” (4.8/5.0mm).
Constructed from a high-grade steel alloy with an anodized black head and an aluminum body, this tool is designed to prevent rust and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting use. The kit also comes with 28 long black anodized split rivets and 28 short ones, suitable for various applications.
Why You Need a Rivet Tool
Using the rivet tool guarantees secure and professional modifications to your Corvette. It offers a strong hold for attaching components, reducing the risk of parts becoming loose while driving. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of automotive work, this tool is reliable and easy to use, making it an essential choice for any Corvette owner looking to upgrade their vehicle.
How to Use the Rivet Tool
Follow these steps to correctly use the rivet tool for your Corvette modifications:
- Choose the Right Head Size: Select the appropriate head size (3/16”) to match the ACS rivets.
- Load the Rivet: Insert the rivet into the tool's designated slot.
- Position the Tool: Align the rivet with the hole of the component you are attaching.
- Secure the Rivet: Squeeze the handles of the rivet tool firmly to lock the rivet in place.
- Check the Installation: Ensure the rivet is tightly secured, and the component is firmly attached.
Why Choose the ACS Composite Rivet Tool Kit?
Our rivet tool is specially designed to handle the unique demands of Corvette modifications. Its precision engineering allows for accurate and secure installation of ACS Composite parts, giving your Corvette an upgraded look and performance. Trust in a tool built for automotive excellence.
Trim Removal Tool: Protect Your Corvette While Customizing
The Body Trim Removal Tool is an essential accessory for any Corvette owner looking to customize their vehicle. This tool allows you to remove both interior and exterior trim pieces without causing damage. It's particularly useful when replacing dash components, such as swapping out a standard dash for a carbon fiber version.
At ACS Composite, we frequently use this trim tool for various tasks, such as removing OEM bezels that are clipped into the car during the installation of Rock Guards. The tool allows you to safely access and unclip these components without scratching or marring your paintwork.
Made from durable Nylon, our trim tools are specifically designed to avoid scratching paint or causing unintended damage to delicate components. This makes them ideal for any DIY enthusiast or professional mechanic working on a Corvette.
Why You Need a Trim Removal Tool
The trim removal tool is designed to make customization and maintenance easier, safer, and more efficient. Here’s why you should have it in your toolkit:
- Prevents Damage: Avoid scratches, dents, or damage to paint and trim pieces.
- Ideal for Tight Spaces: Easily reach into tight areas to remove clips, bezels, and panels.
- Perfect for Customizations: Makes the installation of custom components like carbon fiber dashes or rock guards quick and easy.
- Durable and Safe Material: Made from high-quality Nylon, which is tough on tasks but gentle on your Corvette’s surfaces.
Customer Spotlight
See how our customers are using the trim removal tool to make their Corvette modifications easy and damage-free:
Get the Right Tools for Your Corvette Today!
Equip your garage with these essential ACS Composite tools and accessories to enhance your Corvette ownership experience. Make maintenance and customization tasks easier while ensuring your car stays in perfect condition. Don’t wait—reach out to us today and get the tools you need to keep your Corvette running smoothly and looking its best!