[Bobcat]

Guys ... for what it`s worth , a few years ago , I got a call from one of my customers who made aerial ladder firetrucks about a corrosion problem on some trucks that went to NY . It seemed our hydraulic fittings looked like they were growing white/gray "whiskers" and corroding . To make a long story short ... the EPA had mandated some changes on the anti corrosion coatings that are now allowed in this country , and as usual , what`s now legal ain`t worth a hoot . Also , the only state we had a serious problem with was NY .... however , keep in mind that firetrucks see a lot rougher duty than our cars do , so the problem shows up much sooner .... and the problem showed up in the winter . Someone suggested powder coating and that is probably the best solution .

Bob