I'm pretty sure our mufflers are just chrome plated steel. You need to polish off the rust & protect the steel somehow. I don't know of any high temperature waxes but that would probably be ideal. If you don't remove the rust it will expand and remove more chrome - this leads to a new muffler. Chrome plate has microcracks in it. Some solutions can get in the cracks & cause rust to start - road salt is among the worst.
FYI all stainless will at least discolor in some environments - unfortuantely road salt is among the worst (ask Delorean). The lowest grades will actually rust slightly as they are intended to give decent moderate temperature oxidation resistance at the lowest possible cost - the majority of auto exhaust systems are made from these grades - not prevent cosmetic rust. Bill -----Original Message----- From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jerry Wills Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 2:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rusty CAN >>>>> "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
