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Subject: [worldcruising] Re: Old Anchors
truelove39@XXX.XXX
Date: Tue Nov 07 2000 - 11:50:16 EST
1 Steve " <rrr@XXX.XXX wrote:
I recently purchased a secondhand anchor that has a medium amount of
rust on it. The galvernising is gone in parts and it really needs
sandblasting and regalvernising. But being an anchor I wouldn't
normally use and always looking to save a dollar, could I grind it
back and hit it with the cold galvernising paint or is there a better
way?
I suggest removing the heavy rust with a scraper and/or a wire brush, then
spray on some Muriatic (dilute Hydrochloric) acid. Rinse well and then apply
the cold galvanizing paint.
John
"Truelove" - Westsail 43
on the hard - Trinidad, West Indies
"We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it -
but sail we must, and not drift, nor lie too long at anchor"
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