mounting bronze hardware
I have removed 10 bronze ports on my boat in order to repaint the deck. There are 2 different styles of port - opening and fixed - each set with approx. 75 stainless steel round head mounting bolts with washers (on the exterior). Under every one of the washers on one set of ports is a small rough irregular crater about the size of a wooden match head. Under the washers holding the other ports, the metal appears unblemished. Are the stainless bolts a likely culprit for the pits and different bronze alloys the explanation as to why the pits are on one set of ports and not the other? |
mounting bronze hardware
Yes. Get bronze fastenings.
"John Knox" wrote in message ... I have removed 10 bronze ports on my boat in order to repaint the deck. There are 2 different styles of port - opening and fixed - each set with approx. 75 stainless steel round head mounting bolts with washers (on the exterior). Under every one of the washers on one set of ports is a small rough irregular crater about the size of a wooden match head. Under the washers holding the other ports, the metal appears unblemished. Are the stainless bolts a likely culprit for the pits and different bronze alloys the explanation as to why the pits are on one set of ports and not the other? |
mounting bronze hardware
Yep. Make sure you get silicone bronze fasteners, NOT brass. A good
source is http://www.jamestowndistributors.com. No commercial connection, just a happy customer. Jim Conlin wrote: Yes. Get bronze fastenings. |
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