Is Stainless Steel stand really not prone to rust?

[pingpong]

Hi all,

need some advice here. is stainless steel stand really not prone to rust due to the salt water of our tank?

tks....

[mansiz]

Nope, I tried before, bought a 2 feet stainless steel stand 2 years ago at $100+, it will rust also. Get wooden cabinate, it's the best.

[w3ish3ng]

must depend on the type. there are many type of stainless steel. those higher end one wont rust..

[ervine]

it'll rust sooner or later, esp next to a marine tank...

If you still need to use SS, just get some marine grade epoxy (i think) paint and cover it completely with a few layers...

but as bro mansiz said, wood is better...

[Ah-Kent]

A bit of general knowledge to share as well....

For Stainless steel, there are different grades:

the more common grades are the [304] grades,

better ones would be [630] grade; the best would be [316L] grade.

If you wanna check if your stainless steel product will rust anot, just use a Magnet to test. If it sticks, it implys that there are existence of [iron], which will rust.

Wood still the best. then again, apply a couple of layers of Nippon water proof paint over would be a wise choice to ensure long lasting beauty...

hehehe

[Moonriver]

A bit of general knowledge to share as well....

For Stainless steel, there are different grades:

the more common grades are the [304] grades,

better ones would be [630] grade; the best would be [316L] grade.

If you wanna check if your stainless steel product will rust anot, just use a Magnet to test. If it sticks, it implys that there are existence of [iron], which will rust.

Wood still the best. then again, apply a couple of layers of Nippon water proof paint over would be a wise choice to ensure long lasting beauty...

hehehe

Please advise if you know of any type of paint for sale in Singapore, to enable me to protect my stainless stand from rusting. I would like if possable to obtain some form of clear protective coating. I must have the low grade stainless, that is gathering a slight surface rust.

[glim18]

buy the "metallite" paint from the handifix diy store.

Will seal your current rust and prevent rust...according to label...will prevent rust for 5 years or longer if you use it correctly.

I've used it on 2 stands and no rust yet on one stand that I painted about 2 years ago.

not cheap paint...but really good.

[Sam999]

must depend on the type. there are many type of stainless steel. those higher end one wont rust..

Maybe u can enlighten us wat are the more resistance stainless steel and wat makes it more resistance. Seems like u are a chemical expert.