It should be galvanized. Grinding and sanding will make it rust. If it is
rusting buy a new one. About $10-15 for generic danforth.

"William Andersen" wrote in message
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Any ideas on cleaning an anchor?
My spare anchor, a small Danforth type, has never been used but is
corroded. Probably from getting wet at the wash rack, I'm a trailer
boater. I tried using my wife's Black & Decker Mouse with an abrasive pad
but it was pretty ineffective. I'm thinking of buying a 4 1/2" angle
grinder - I could probably find other uses for it around the garage.

If it worries you to have a clean anchor, then try some Naval Jelly
link below"

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-duro-n...i-1828700.html

http://www.shorechemical.com/Section...aval_jelly.htm