"archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Years ago a locksmith told me that quality key blanks made of brass > have more tin than the brass tumblers in locks; that this is why > keys wear out instead of locks.
Conventional wisdom on this list is that duplicate keys made on brass blanks will leave metal filings in the lock and eventually this will "gunk up" the lock until one day your ignition cylinder won't turn and then your're in *big* trouble. The OEM key blanks are steel and are not eroded by the lock tumblers. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com