NutUp™ System Brings Lean Manufacturing Efficiency to Professional Shops and DIY Garages
Orchard Park, NY – March 4, 2026 – Every mechanic knows the scenario: remove a wheel, balance lug nuts on the lift arm, watch helplessly as they roll off and disappear under equipment or get damaged on the shop floor. Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions has developed a patented solution—the NutUp™ Lug Nut/Lug Bolt Holster.
The problem costs shops significant time and money. Technicians waste minutes per vehicle searching for dropped hardware, replacement lug nuts cost $5-15 each, and damaged threads create safety concerns. In high-volume shops, these inefficiencies compound into substantial productivity losses.
“This addresses a problem that’s plagued automotive repair since the invention of the lift,” said Dave Lelonek, founder of Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions. “We recognized this as pure waste—wasted motion searching for lost parts, wasted money replacing damaged hardware, wasted time that could be spent on billable work.”
The NutUp™ solution applies Lean Manufacturing principles to automotive repair. Each set includes four injection-molded ABS holsters that magnetically attach to lift uprights, arms, ramps, tool benches, or carts. Dual N52 neodymium magnets provide powerful grip and slide resistance while rubber coating protects surfaces.
As technician shortages continue and shops face pressure to improve efficiency, simple innovations that eliminate daily frustrations are gaining traction. The NutUp™ system represents a new category of magnetic shop organization tools that modernize repair bay workflow.
Available in two configurations, the holsters suit virtually any passenger vehicle or light truck. The General Auto model holds six lug nuts or six lug bolts with a maximum diameter of 1 inch (25mm), accommodating domestic pickups, SUVs, and sedans. The Sports Car model holds five M15 lug bolts with an integrated tray, designed for European vehicles that use bolt-on wheels rather than stud-mounted systems.
Market response has validated both the need and the execution. Professional repair shops, restoration facilities, detail centers, and serious DIY enthusiasts are adopting the system to improve workflow efficiency and reduce lost hardware costs. At $124 per four-holster set, with volume discounts available for multi-bay shops, the NutUp™ system typically pays for itself within weeks through time savings alone.
By eliminating a persistent frustration point, the NutUp™ holster lets technicians focus on actual repair work—the efficiency gain that Lean Manufacturing seeks.
The NutUp™ holster is available immediately in single sets, five-packs, and ten-packs.
For more information or to order, visit store.stickyrxrs.com or contact Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions at sales@stickyrxrs.com or 716-539-0200.
About Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions Based in Orchard Park, New York, Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions combines mechanical engineering expertise with Lean Manufacturing principles to develop specialized refinishing services and innovative shop tools. The company holds multiple patents and serves professional automotive facilities and DIY enthusiasts nationwide.
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