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Old 03-29-2018, 07:01 AM
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Default Stainless trim

Whats the best grade of stainless for cold forming trim I would have thought 304 or 304L.

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Old 03-29-2018, 09:11 AM
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Default Forming Stainless

IF you are going to weld it, 304L has low carbon and less likely to crack.
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Old 03-29-2018, 03:24 PM
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Not possitive but i think you might find alot is made out of 400 series mirror polish
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Old 03-30-2018, 02:19 AM
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Not possitive but i think you might find alot is made out of 400 series mirror polish
Which of the 400 series is the best choice? As I've researched 400 series, I keep running to the phrase "...not as corrosion resistant..."

I need to make a grille surround piece for a Ferrari Dino. The original part is mirror finish stainless, about .015.

Any help on sources for the stainless stock would be much appreciated.
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Old 03-30-2018, 02:35 AM
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Default 430 Stainless for Trim?

430 Series seems to be good for stainless trim. Thoughts?

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchan...=826&top_cat=1
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Old 03-30-2018, 05:08 AM
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I have no clue which it is I get skelotens from lazer shop , I do not think they make many mirror polish alloys
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Old 03-30-2018, 06:42 AM
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Thanks folks. I'll see if i can get hold of 304L and 400 series if possible.
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Old 03-30-2018, 09:15 AM
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I worked for a factory that made stainless steel machinery for the fast food industry. Once while doing inventory in one of the warehouses I remember seeing 400 series panels which were covered with a very light rusty haze. Nothing serious, normally you could easily remove the rust with a scotchbrite pad so long as you're ok with changing the original finish. For that reason I've always stayed away from 400 series.
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Old 03-30-2018, 04:41 PM
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430 SS mirror (mill finish is available and if doing a lot of forming/joining might be a better way to go and then polish) is what you want. it is used on most OEM car trims.
When they were actual metal.
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Old 03-30-2018, 06:16 PM
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Thanks Matt!
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