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Khledar · 07-03-2003, 03:32 AM

For $23 you're probably not getting the manufacturer's own part, this could also contribute to some "less than perfect" construction. As Al Kaseltzer mentioned this is for the inside of a car, most people don't even open their hoods - and saving 35 bux or so is always nice.

But get some good chemical cleaners - looks like some mineral type buildup to me - this does happen - there is lead on the edges which is also normal - you can sand it down and shine it up, but it won't magically change color or anything, that's why most radiators (for WC) are painted.

07-03-2003, 03:32 AM	#7
Khledar Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver BC Posts: 234	For $23 you're probably not getting the manufacturer's own part, this could also contribute to some "less than perfect" construction. As Al Kaseltzer mentioned this is for the inside of a car, most people don't even open their hoods - and saving 35 bux or so is always nice. But get some good chemical cleaners - looks like some mineral type buildup to me - this does happen - there is lead on the edges which is also normal - you can sand it down and shine it up, but it won't magically change color or anything, that's why most radiators (for WC) are painted. __________________ "mooooo" said the cow. ERTW - UBC P4 2.4B @3.01Ghz 167FSB :: Abit IC7 :: 2x256MB HyperX PC3700 :: ASUS 9600XT :: WD Raptor 2x36GB RAID0