Originally Posted by
JoeTBM
I truly appreciate your insight and wisdom, I will check back to them to see if they are storing chlorine in their garage, I do know they have a pool, so it is entirely possible.
Thanks.
In any case, there's no need to ask about pool chlorine, though who knows.
Usually the chlorides involved come from our old friend NaCl, aka salt.
In my case it was likely the humid salt air of Cozumel. MX.
Chloride damage in stainless steel is a well researched and documented issue.
Typically, manufactures subject finished goods to
"passivation" to eliminate surface impurities and thereby improve resistance to attack. However, do not confuse resistance with immunity, which cannot be assured.