[TR] Stainless Steel

[TeriAnn J. Wakeman]

On 5/14/23 12:50 PM, stagbytriumph at triumphstagclub.org wrote:
> TeriAnn,
>
> No, wrong!!  They specifically state:  "Grade 304".
OK, Grade 304 stainless steel 1.5 mm thick. Makes for  very thin bumper. 
But it does have 3 layers of paint on the back side to protect the bumper.
>   
>
> That is NOT plating, that is the composition of the steel to an international forging composition
> standard that sets the amount of nickel, chromium, molybdenum and other metals used in the forge.
>
> 100% is not a grade, that is supporting the statement for 304 stainless which is the grade.
>
> Nowhere in their statement do they make any claim "plated" or stainless steel plated.
>
> They do state for marketing 100% stainless steel, and engineering standard for 304 grade.
>
> It is an engineering thang ...
>
> Glenn aka StagByTriumph Garage
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs<triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net>  On Behalf Of TeriAnn J. Wakeman
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 7:29 PM
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> Subject: Re: [TR] Stainless Steel
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> On 5/13/23 6:08 PM,stagbytriumph at triumphstagclub.org  wrote:
>> Sorry Alex,
>>
>> You may want to do some fact checking.  There is no grade for "solid stainless steel".
>>
>> I do not believe a stainless-steel plating exists for plating over
>> mild steel technology exists a of yet.
> "Welcome to PTT BUMPERS. We are a specialist manufacturing in stainless steel bumpers for classic
> car. Our bumper are made of 100% stainless steel grade 304 , thickness 1.5mm and hand polished. The
> gloss of bumper is shiny like mirror polish and the backside of bumper are cover by 3 painted layers
> to protect the bumper from the bad weather and chemicals elements."
>
> They plate them somehow.
>
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