Do chrome exhaust tips rust?!?
Jan 25, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Racer
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From: wilmette il
Do chrome exhaust tips rust?!?
Some one told me that the chrome exhaust tips rust so thats why everyone chooses to use Stainless Steel. Any truth to this?
Jan 25, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Chrome CAN rust if it is not taken care of - chrome anything - not just tips....
Jan 25, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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Yes they can and do!
Jan 25, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Jan 25, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Yes they can rust. You have to keep them clean and waxed and that will help delay the process.
Jan 25, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Racer
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From: wilmette il
Stainless Steel it is! My stock pipes look HORRIBLE i need to throw on some tips asap.
