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Old 12-23-2004, 03:24 PM
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which is better to use:

stainless steel

mild steel

galvanized

thats in order from most expensive to least. money is a factor. is mild steel or galvanized ok to use?
Old 12-23-2004, 03:40 PM
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SS would be ideal. Mild steel should be coated. Do NOT use galvanized steel.
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SS, if you have money

MS, cheaper, just paint it so it don't rust
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Default Re: material for DP (nlc)

stainless isn't much more expensive if you look around.

i'm going to use aluminumized tubing for my exhaust;
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http://www.jcwhitney.com

For you lazy people... http://www.jcwhitney.com/autop...10101

I prefer not to paint it or take the big bar code sticker off, it gives your downpipe more character... my downpipe also likes to drink beer.

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that is one special downpipe that loves corona
Old 12-23-2004, 10:37 PM
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Default Re: material for DP (oxSLEEPERxo)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oxSLEEPERxo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">SS, if you have money

MS, cheaper, just paint it so it don't rust
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so mild steel would work ok but will just rust easier? ill see how much more they charge for SS
Old 12-23-2004, 10:42 PM
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Mild steel with a coule coats of BBQ grill paint is what I plan tu use.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mild steel with a coule coats of BBQ grill paint is what I plan tu use.</TD></TR></TABLE>

anyone ever try this before? or any other ideas?
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spend the extra cash on ss and dont break ur head, once something is done ull never have to think about it again
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do it right the first time, and don't have to worry about it again
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Mild steel is just fine ! If you need the bling bling effect get SS .
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mild steel with a coule coats of BBQ grill paint is what I plan tu use.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nlc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyone ever try this before? or any other ideas?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It works really well. It smells like *** for the first little bit, but I had a mild steel downpipe that was over 4 yrs old and didn't have one spec of rust. Rustoleum Grill Paint!
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