Which is better for looks and on the long run?
J Jgraham389 Cadet Joined Aug 4, 2013 Messages 10 Aug 5, 2013 #1 Which is better for looks and on the long run?
metriccrescentwrench Commander Joined Oct 22, 2007 Messages 2,598 Aug 5, 2013 #2 Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings Stainless, hands down.
C crabby captain john Lieutenant Commander Joined Aug 6, 2011 Messages 1,823 Aug 5, 2013 #3 Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings Stainless for the long and short run...
JoLin Vice Admiral Joined Aug 18, 2007 Messages 5,146 Aug 5, 2013 #4 Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings That chrome plated Zamak is crap. Stainless all the way.
Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings That chrome plated Zamak is crap. Stainless all the way.
spdracr39 Lieutenant Junior Grade Joined Aug 30, 2010 Messages 1,238 Aug 5, 2013 #5 Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings Chrome plated will rust before you know it.
C Chris1956 Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 25, 2004 Messages 28,106 Aug 5, 2013 #6 Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings Chrome plated brass is pretty good, but softer than SS. The tubes would need to be thicker/ larger than SS to be as strong. The zamak stuff is OK in freshwater, as far as I know, which isn't far...
Re: Chrome plate vs stainless steel rail fittings Chrome plated brass is pretty good, but softer than SS. The tubes would need to be thicker/ larger than SS to be as strong. The zamak stuff is OK in freshwater, as far as I know, which isn't far...
