Glossary / General

stainless steel

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Stainless steel is a special kind of metal that doesn't rust easily. It's used in the DeLorean to give it a shiny and unique appearance.

Technical Definition

Stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy of iron, chromium, and other elements, making it ideal for automotive applications where durability and aesthetics are important. The DeLorean's body is made of stainless steel, contributing to its distinctive look and resistance to rust.

Hear It Discussed

"Yeah, so we machined this out of a stainless and then we put carbon in between the other end of the stainless"
388: The Little Red D-Type and a Ringbrothers Masterpiece The Collector Car Podcast 14:07

"...because DeLoreans are stainless steel. He had the world wide authority."
First Car at 8, Ferrari Dealer at 30: Colleen Sheehan's BMW Story To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 02:38

"let's just talk about headers for a minute okay you put it on a set of stainless steel headers what's the first thing that happens to stainless steel when you fire up the block they turn blue blues..."
Driven Radio Show #343: Tim McCarthy of HushMat and ZyCoat Driven Radio Show 18:57