Sounds like Sophia, does the same thing and the active ingredient is
phosphoric acid. Good stuff.
"Robert or Karen Swarts" wrote in message
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Rustmort is a rust converter (turns in into a hard, black substance). It
is available at most hardware/home building/paint stores. I don't know the
current price. I bought a gallon several years ago and am still using it.

I treated my Hobie trailer with Rustmort/Rustoleum primer/Rustoleum paint
two years ago. Still looks new.

Not sure there is a "good price" on zinc chromate.

I also haven't tried it, but Paul Oman has given me excellent advice in
the past, so I'd consider his approach also.

BS

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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Thank you for your reply.

What is Rust Mort ? Where do you get it and what does it cost ?

Where did you find a good price on zinc chromate ?

I don't know if it's a different product now, but when I was a kid I was
required to paint all kinds of metal with Rustoleum and the results were
lousy. It didn't seem to prevent rust at all. Comments ?

Cordially,
Courtney

Robert or Karen Swarts wrote:

Slather it in Rust Mort. Prime with zinc chromate. Paint the color of
your choice.

Even easier, prime with Rustoleum rusty metal primer and paint with
Rustoleum color of your choice.

Bob Swarts

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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Looking for the simplest, least expensive way to rust inhibit and
refinish a [steel] sailboat trailer, after rust descaling.

If it matters, I'm thinking of doing this incrementally. It's 45' long.

Gratefully,

Courtney
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s/v Mutiny
Rhodes Bounty II
lying Oriental, NC
WDB5619






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s/v Mutiny
Rhodes Bounty II
lying Oriental, NC
WDB5619