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**Tomo** · 10-08-2016, 09:38 AM

Can anyone help me out on determining if these are chrome or stainless?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162229264709
The seller isn't quite sure & the only test I could think of is to see if a magnet sticks - I have 2 stainless caps for the rear and a magnet is slightly drawn to them. The seller has told me that a magnet is also slightly drawn to these.

hemi43 · 10-08-2016, 10:32 AM

They're most likely stainless. A magnet is not a real good test for stainless because some like 400 series will attract a magnet. Using a rare earth magnet will usually determine if it's 304 or 316 but there's exceptions to this. 304 stainless when bent or formed will attract a magnet, which is probably why a magnet sticks to your caps.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-08-2016, 10:46 AM

They appear stainless to me FWIW. Regardless, I'd buy them if you need a set. Asking price is reasonable. If not gone by this afternoon I might grab them

**Tomo** · 10-08-2016, 11:41 AM

My thought behind that test is the magnet might be drawn to the stainless but shouldn't be drawn to the brass unless it's attracted to the plating.

10-08-2016, 09:38 AM	#1
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 215	Chrome or stainless? Can anyone help me out on determining if these are chrome or stainless? https://www.ebay.com/itm/162229264709 The seller isn't quite sure & the only test I could think of is to see if a magnet sticks - I have 2 stainless caps for the rear and a magnet is slightly drawn to them. The seller has told me that a magnet is also slightly drawn to these.

10-08-2016, 10:32 AM	#2
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: Chrome or stainless? They're most likely stainless. A magnet is not a real good test for stainless because some like 400 series will attract a magnet. Using a rare earth magnet will usually determine if it's 304 or 316 but there's exceptions to this. 304 stainless when bent or formed will attract a magnet, which is probably why a magnet sticks to your caps.

10-08-2016, 10:46 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,479	Re: Chrome or stainless? They appear stainless to me FWIW. Regardless, I'd buy them if you need a set. Asking price is reasonable. If not gone by this afternoon I might grab them __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-08-2016, 11:41 AM	#4
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 215	Re: Chrome or stainless? My thought behind that test is the magnet might be drawn to the stainless but shouldn't be drawn to the brass unless it's attracted to the plating.



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