In less than a year of using my Gorilla nuts, a thick layer of rust has built up on the inside of the threads. I used to use shorter eye studs and the new threads have since rusted completely. Long hairpins, dammit. With normal stress in the car, in the form of rain, car washes, etc., I can no longer wear anything but the fresh thread that was previously completely oxidized. will negate any animosity toward my rusty nuts, but after speaking to a Gorilla Automotive consultant, that's not theβ¦