quick exhaust question!!!

[SSSNAKE04]

does aluminized steel rust???????? and can you lightly sand it??????????
might be stupid question but im curios....

 

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does aluminized steel rust?

Aluminized steel resists rusting better than non-aluminized steel...but yes, eventually it will rust. I've had aluminized pipes look good for many years.

can you lightly sand it?

Aluminized steel has a thin protective coating on it. If you sand it, you will likely damage the coating. The pipes will quickly rust any place the coating is removed.

 

[SSSNAKE04]

thanx...

 

[SSSNAKE04]

Ok cool thats what i tought, what about applying some sort of protection on the pipes to prolong the coating??????? is there anything like that?/

 

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Aluminized pipe should last you many years before it starts looking bad...especially if you're in Florida.

You could always try some high-temp paint on the pipes if you want... but if you really want pipes that will look good after 10 years, just spend a little more and get stainless.

 

[SSSNAKE04]

Aluminized pipe should last you many years before it starts looking bad...especially if you're in Florida.

You could always try some high-temp paint on the pipes if you want... but if you really want pipes that will look good after 10 years, just spend a little more and get stainless.

LOL like im gonna keep my car for another 10 years...
thanx for the info...