On 18 Nov 12 10:31, Mark Hofmann wrote to Mark Lewis:

 MH> Speaking of the rust issue, cheap outdoor grills (and even some
 MH> expensive ones) do the same thing.

 MH> If it is something that will be outside in the elements and you want
 MH> it to last, you must use materials that don't rust.

If you use anything but a soft wire brush to clean them, brass is good,
they won't rust as fast. Steel wire brushes disturb the surface treatment
processes that they use to seal them in order to stop corrosion.

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