The Scotch-Bright pad will not cause deep scratches, therefore it is safe to use. As far as where the brown came from, I'll have to leave that question to one of the metal experts on the list. If you check into the very involved process to manufacture the bars (DeLorean World Magazine) you may find a clew. "We're here to help you"; See you in Cleveland! DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxx> To: DMC News list <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 8:18 AM Subject: [DML] T-Bar Discoloration > Hi Joe, > > Correct me if I am wrong but isn't taking something abrasive like a > scotch-brite pad something that is not recommended for the T-bars. It > was my understanding that due any scratches would develop into fractures > that will eventually lead the bars snapping. I'm game to try it as > trying to mask off the area and paint them isn't my idea of fun, but I > just wanted to put this question out there. I know that a Scotch-Brite > pad is no where near as abrasive as sandpaper but is it soft enough to > not damage the t-bar? > > The other question is, why would this area turn brown like rust? > > Thanks for the advise > > Tom #05732 > > DMC Joe Wrote: > > The "barber pole" strips on the door torsion bar are a stress patterns > left > by the "ten revolution twist in liquid nitrogen manufacturing process". > The > lines are easily removed with a scotch-brite pad. > > "We're here to help you"; See you in Cleveland! > > DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> > Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>