[TibGT6]

When removing my cone air filter from my CAI, I noticed that the metal meshing was a bit rusty and remained that way after cleaning with a K&N filter charger....

Is it still safe to use?

A new one will be rusty after the 1st rain i am sure....

Is this normal, or are the OBX (K&N type) not of good quality?

 

[TNT]

What kind of cone do you have? I have the blitz style all-metal mesh cone and noticed some very light surface rust on the end of the cone, none on the mesh filter part though, just the casing.

I just cleaned the mesh with a tooth brush and scrubbed the rust off the end with the rough part of a kitchen sponge. Looks fine.

 

[bluegtv6]

I have an AEM filter, it's been on for two years now with no rust.....

 

[RavensFan]

When removing my cone air filter from my CAI, I noticed that the metal meshing was a bit rusty and remained that way after cleaning with a K&N filter charger....

Is it still safe to use?

A new one will be rusty after the 1st rain i am sure....

Is this normal, or are the OBX (K&N type) not of good quality?

I think that may be your problem. I bought a K&N "type" filter from autozone once, and it was rusting slightly as well

 

[TibGT6]

I think that may be your problem. I bought a K&N "type" filter from autozone once, and it was rusting slightly as well

interesting, looks just like a K&N and it came with my AOS CAI 3 yrs ago...u really dont see rust until u look at it close or feel it...

 

[AdvanceWorker]

hmmmm i wouldnt use it personally i work at Advance just go on nopi and get AEM intake filter i buy them from there every year and i havent had any rust and i live in FL