I am ready to install my newly painted steel wheels on my 1965 Belvedere I. I am concerned that installing and torquing the new lug nuts in place will crack or " fracture " the paint around the ( 5 ) stud openings in each wheel. I am not going to run dog dish hub caps, so the center of each wheel and the lug nuts will be in plain view. Has anyone got any tips on how to do prepare the wheels so that the new paint is not damaged around the lug nuts, once installed ?

Thanks MOPARTS...