Metal made by adding small amounts of carbon to iron.
Questions tagged [steel]
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Is this damage from incorrect rim installation serious?
Update: I've had it checked out by a local workshop, they said it's all good.
Follow up to this question.
When installing my steel rims, I've stupidly put the wheel nuts on backwards. It was possible because on my car you can put them on both ways…
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what is the difference in terms of effective use comparing stainless or normal steel wire brush/rotary tool?
When using a wirebrush (on a dremel head for example), which is more abbrasive and what are the advantages of stainless and normal steel?
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Replace alloys with steel rims?
I am in Ireland, so we use summer tyres all year and this is about the only set of rims to be used on the car.
I acquired a 2015 Citroen C3. It has 17 inch alloy rims. I never had alloys before.
Tyres are due for changing soon - and I found that new…
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Broken Automatic Shifter Cable Replacement
My 1994 Nissan Sentra started being difficult to start a couple of weeks ago. I'd have to shift into Neutral in order for it to start. I figured the automatic shifter cable was loose again, so I went and took a look. Everything seemed reasonably…
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Paint that works on galvanized steel and exhaust pipe
I have a homemade outboard motor extension handle similar to this: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07BWXZN2J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The narrow part on the right is hand-sanded galvanized steel pipe (chainlink fence…
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Stains removal and solutions
Is there any way to get a solution for stains like this
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Steel radial belt showing on front tires only?
I have all new tires. Cannot figure out why but the front tires seem to being having some issue. I've had to replace the front more than the back. Today I was shocked when I inspected the front tires to see metal threadings/pins sticking out only on…
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Fill drill holes in 3/16" steel plate — without welder
I have two 1/4" holes in a 3/16" thick steel plate (part of a truck rack). I want to fill the holes with steel, but I don't have a welder.
How can I fill in the holes?
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What type of bolts are suitable for a turbo exhaust housing?
Whilst removing the exhaust housing from my Garrett GT28R turbo, the thread of the bolts sheared off and needs replacing.
It's a blackened bolt, so I'm not sure if this has any significance? (heat resistant coating?).
My question is can I replace…
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Hubcentric vs OEM compatible steel wheel
I've Nissan Rouge SL 2015 with 18 inch wheel size. I want to buy steel wheels. When I look for options on Costco website it shows me Hubcentric and OEM Compatible. I'm not sure what's the significance of it. I searched online but could not come to…
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Restoring Stainless Steel Part
I am working on various parts with a similar condition, the one pictured is an exhaust heat shield which is I believe Stainless(it is non magnetic and the condition as pictured is after 17 years of being driven).
Methods I attempted so far to remove…
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