A large old Danforth is used as a storm anchor - it needs to be cleaned up and regalvanized for use on a friend's B40. Other that commercial acid wash and galvanizing, what options are available for the DIYer? Has anyone heard of using something along the lines of barrier paint?
Thanks
Galvanizing Danforth
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Galvanizing Danforth
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Re: Galvanizing Danforth
Clean, prime and paint and you'll have a beautiful, rust-free anchor. If it's just for storm use, paint could last a long time.Kittiwake wrote:A large old Danforth is used as a storm anchor - it needs to be cleaned up and regalvanized for use on a friend's B40. Other that commercial acid wash and galvanizing, what options are available for the DIYer? Has anyone heard of using something along the lines of barrier paint?
Thanks
Note: The Navy paints their anchors, probably every time they use them, which isn't often.
Fair winds, Neil
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Anchor Coating
Have you looked into powder coating. It developes an incredibly hard finish. I have no idea how it stands up to submersion.
Good luck,
O J
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O J
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