In a message dated 7/11/00 9:41:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
froggi@cdsnet.net writes:
<< Also any thing that needs to be
> unbolted frequently should not be stainless steel >>
True.... however, if cosmetically shiny hardware is what you are after, you
can buy most but not all, grade 5 and 8 hardware with a corrosion resistant
coating (not stainless) which stays reasonably shiny for a long time after
surrounding area has rusted.... I've had very good luck with a hobbyist cad
plating kit - in fact, after 25,000 miles and 2 years of outside parking,
none of the plated hardware on my MGB has shown any signs of corrosion.
Other corrosion resistant plating methodology includes those found at this
site: http://www.afonline.com/articles/99sp01b.html
Mark Childers PEng Union Jack Spares & Repairs Virginia Beach Virginia
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