Environmental Protection by Recycling - Cast Aluminum & Stainless Steel

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rmcl1214
09-18-08, 04:07 AM
Can someone help me tell the difference between Cast aluminum and Stainless Steel? I know they're both non-magnetic but other than that I'm clueless. I want to take them to the scrap yard for cash but don't want to get ripped off. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Speedwrench
09-18-08, 05:07 AM
use a knife to scratch the aluminum, it will scratch relativly easily, the stainless will not, by the way some ss has enough ferrous iron that a magnet will stick. cast is usually worth more
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rmcl1214
09-18-08, 03:05 PM
Thanks for the feedback, Speed! That sounds reasonable enough to me. I knew that some of the Stainless could be magnetic so I'm gonna have to be trustful I guess. They're usually pretty good at the recylcer. Also, I enjoyed your last line. Again, I appreciate your comeback Speedwrench.

Speedwrench
09-18-08, 03:29 PM
it is my bumper sticker on my 81 goldwing.
rmcl1214
09-18-08, 05:03 PM
:thumbup: Cool Beans, Speedwrench !