How to tell Stainless from Mild ?

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Is there a way to tell if a set of headers are Stainless or Mild steel? They are from a Mustang 3.8. Not sure if anyone is familiar with them, but yes, they are headers, not manifolds.Thanks,Dave
Reply:Stick a magnet on it
Reply:If they're bare metal and not rusted, they're stainless.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by rmkrider1Stick a magnet on it
Reply:Birchwood Casey's Presto Gun Blue Pen. It's made for touching up bluing on guns and will turn mild and carbon steel black but won't color stainless. It can be found in most sporting goods stores or through Brownells and MidwayDavid
Reply:Originally Posted by dclevingerBirchwood Casey's Presto Gun Blue Pen. It's made for touching up bluing on guns and will turn mild and carbon steel black but won't color stainless. It can be found in most sporting goods stores or through Brownells and MidwayDavid
Reply:you just lick it. if it taste like stainless its stainless if it taste like mild its mild.If you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:Originally Posted by NOMADMADyou just lick it. if it taste like stainless its stainless if it taste like mild its mild.
Reply:Originally Posted by TEKWhat if it tastes like chicken??
Reply:Originally Posted by NOMADMADyou just lick it. if it taste like stainless its stainless if it taste like mild its mild.
Reply:Look at the price. haha. Stainless steel headers are generally more expensive than mild steel.Midwest Metal ProductsMetal Wire Forming Fan Guards Delta-Larm