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stainless steel coating?

hello, just wondering if there is such a thing as a stainless steel coating for my aluminum muffler prior to installation. Yes, i suppose you can say that im cutting corners, but my current finances wont allow me to pay full price for a stainless steel one, thnx

Answer:

Not as of now maby latter but not now ,
No, cheap parts or expensive parts are your choices. The cheap ones...you hope they last long enough for you to get a new car before they wear out.
No, it's not possible. Quite apart from the chemistry which would prevent it occurring, the aluminium has a far greater rate of thermal expansion than stainless steel, so any coating wouldn't last.
No stainless steel, I'm afraid, but there is an aerosol spray that a lot of welders use . It's a galvanic spray compound to coat weld joints to keep from rusting. It's silver in color, and my add a little 'pop' that it seems you are looking for. Also heat tolerant, and can be re-applied. Most welding supply stores carry this item, and look to pay around $12 a can. Good luck!

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