Abstract: Fastener protection caps which shield a fastener from material applied in sandblasting, painting and other processes include a cap wall including at least one side cap wall portion having a first wall end and a second wall end, and an end cap wall portion at the first wall end. A cap interior may be defined by the cap wall. The cap interior may be sized and configured to accommodate at least a portion of a mechanical fastener. At least one wall bevel may be provided at the second wall end of the cap wall. Fastener protection methods are also disclosed.