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K1500 · December 5, 2012, 01:50 PM

I don't know if it would rust (I suspect it would). I have heard they are plated with iron to accept the bluing. You could strip the finish and see. If you don't like it, one of the epoxy finishes like Duracoat is always an option.

December 5, 2012, 01:50 PM	#2
K1500 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2011 Posts: 132	I don't know if it would rust (I suspect it would). I have heard they are plated with iron to accept the bluing. You could strip the finish and see. If you don't like it, one of the epoxy finishes like Duracoat is always an option.