[TR] Luggage Rack - Chrome or Stainless Steel

[cfmtr3a at verizon.net]

Gotta Luv it.   I have had 10 more responses.
4 for SS; 4 for Chrome; 2 Neither but one said if "had to choose =SS".

I also had one response that pointed out that with a bit of effort the stainless can be buffed/polished to a near chrome finish.  (search internet for ss polishing)

On a previous car I did have a chrome one and it did start to rust at the welds in about 2 years and elsewhere in 5 - even with dilligent waxing.   Florida air is definitly not Arizona - you can't leave any unfinished metal and even some finished ones out overnight without rust surfacing.  

I have decided to go with the stainless and will decide after it is here whether to shine it up.   

thanks to all who responded.
Carl
1961 TR3A TS81802LO
Tampa, Florida


Feb 22, 2011 07:45:38 PM, cfmtr3a at verizon.net wrote:

LOL 12 responses - 3 for SS; 3 for Chrome; 3 for either; 3 for neither (detracts from the looks of the car). Anyone want to be the tie breaker.

General consensus
Chrome looks better - bright chrome like bumpers - must be diligent in waxing - will eventually rust - (In stock); 
Stainless Steel less likely to rust - closer in appearance to the beading - less shiny - (3-6 week delay) 

Since I live in the land of 80%+ humidity the scales are tipping slightly - ever so slightly - toward stainless. I wonder how the concourse judges might react - not that I am looking at a 100/400 pt car.

Thanks to all that responded on or off list - additional responses still appreciated.
Carl