Rusty Bolt
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Rusty Bolt
I thought stainless steel didn't rust... on the left side of my bike, just behind the primary (towards the inside of the engine block) there is a single bolt in there that is all rust. Is this typical of said bolt? 
(I know, I know, this thread is useless without pics... If needed, I will post one.) I'd like to know how to clean this up (cannot have rust on my Harley!) If I replace it, is this common in that it will just do it again? Will a chrome cap protect it?
(I know, I know, this thread is useless without pics... If needed, I will post one.) I'd like to know how to clean this up (cannot have rust on my Harley!) If I replace it, is this common in that it will just do it again? Will a chrome cap protect it?
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I thought stainless steel didn't rust... on the left side of my bike, just behind the primary (towards the inside of the engine block) there is a single bolt in there that is all rust. Is this typical of said bolt? (I know, I know, this thread is useless without pics... If needed, I will post one.) I'd like to know how to clean this up (cannot have rust on my Harley!) If I replace it, is this common in that it will just do it again? Will a chrome cap protect it?
(I know, I know, this thread is useless without pics... If needed, I will post one.) I'd like to know how to clean this up (cannot have rust on my Harley!) If I replace it, is this common in that it will just do it again? Will a chrome cap protect it?A completely rusted head on a stainless bolt is unusual however.
The discoloration you are seeing may be just a "patina" and not
corrosion.
Bluing and rust remover from a gun shop will remove the rust
but some discoloration will remain.
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I don't know... I sprayed some rattle can paint into the cap and used a small brush.
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Sorry, an assumption on my part, as the OP mistook it for stainless. There are many steel coatings and platings in everyday use. Anyway, most common stainless steels are virtually non-magnetic, thus EZ to ID w/ a magnet (my point). If the magnet easily attaches itself, then it's steel.
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Sorry, an assumption on my part, as the OP mistook it for stainless. There are many steel coatings and platings in everyday use. Anyway, most common stainless steels are virtually non-magnetic, thus EZ to ID w/ a magnet (my point). If the magnet easily attaches itself, then it's steel.