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Hello, I'm Dennis Bandy, owner of Wise Auto Tools and a Master Automotive Technician with many years of hands-on experience in the shop. Over the years, I've fielded plenty of questions from mechanics and DIYers about materials for tools and repairs, and one that comes up often is whether stainless steel is basically carbon steel treated with some kind of rust-preventative coating. Let's set the record straight on this, and I'll explain why understanding the difference can make or break your thr …

Summary WisAutoTools.com This article covers several common questions related to TIME-SERT thread repair kits. It explains the materials used in TIME-SERT inserts and ant-corrosion treatments. The article also addresses questions about specific applications for TIME-SERT thread repair, including repairing stripped threads in Honda engines, RC airplanes and cast iron blocks. It explains the differences between regular TIME-SERT inserts and Big Sert inserts and provides guidance …