I have a steel outboard transom bracket in salt water which I painted with
an 2 part epoxy rust paint and it is completely rust free after 3 years so
far. The trick is using many coats, I probably have 5 on it. The paint I use
is called Bar-Rust 235 from Devoe coatings whixh is an ICI company. I have
used it on boat trailers too with excelelnt results. But like I said 1 coat
will rust after a few months, you have to put on at least 4-5 in my opinion.
If there are any parts that may rub or break the paint then use this it is
excellent, for that matter you could just use it on everything instead of
the paint if you are going to sell it. It works very well but has to be
re-applied now and then.

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"Rich" wrote in message
ink.net...
I know, I know. Why don't you do it the right way up front and save a
bundle?

Well, this is one of those get out of a deal as cheaply as possible and
start over. I need to replace the old (ungalvanized steel) axle on my
father in law's boat trailer so we can sell it ( with full disclosure of
its
condition) and possibly start over. The old one lasted many years without
even being rinsed off with fresh water after each use.

Will saturating the replacement axle, springs, u-bolts, spring hangers,
etc.
with LPS 3 or something similar be worth the efffort? We would like it to
last the next owner longer if possible.

Any other product that might help? No , we don't expect the same
longevity
as hot galvanizing.

Would using Rob White's heat the thing up and spray it while hot and then
let it cool method get the protectant any deeper into the spring stack?

Thanks ,
Richard " Trying to help the dad in law get through with his boat
project"




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