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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Never noticed, but the screws on my lip kit are all rusted. Is it common to replace the screws often? I don't remember this being an issue with my other cars...
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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are you using stainless screw? that what I use on my old car for my lip.. I think is common for the screw to be rust b/c of weather condition.. rain, etc... ACe hardware sell screw that coated in black in mm size screw.. those screw for import car.. I been using that.. work very good..
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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SS or zinc-plated I believe are good for not rusting. You're in MD, so thing will rust regardless. LOL! Just check your engine bay.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Can't be as bad as WI. They salt the hell out of the roads for 6 months and the summers are muggy... The rust comes way too fast on my cars
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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What's rust?

(California FTW )
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MoarLow
Never noticed, but the screws on my lip kit are all rusted. Is it common to replace the screws often? I don't remember this being an issue with my other cars...
Well its definitely the screws that u used.. I highly doubt your car is at fault.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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+1 for SS screws.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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316 stainless if you dont want rust issues. even zinc plated fasteners rust.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Gville350
SS or zinc-plated I believe are good for not rusting. You're in MD, so thing will rust regardless. LOL! Just check your engine bay.
roadsalt......
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