>>>>> "Thor" == Thor Metzinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I have noticed some very small spots of rust on the outside of the > muffler-can...at first I thought the can was Stainless Steel...but I > guess its only steel....anyone recommend a treatment and sealer for > this use? All the coatings I know about dont work well with the very > high temps of the muffler. is it rusting, or is there something on it thats rusting/discoloring? stainless is a type of steel, and not all grades are rust proof. with the elavated temps and road grit, you may have found an iron or metal particle that sat and cooked after your ride. you may be able to clean the rust off and leave it at that, but there may be some sort of coating from the factory that will break down further if you use an abrasive cleaning technique. I believe that there is a process for headers, but would work for cans as well, called Jet Hot Coating, see what you can find out about it, or someone else may have a suggestion. Jerry
