On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 18:43:28 GMT, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote:

>hrncir proclaimed:
>
>> I have just cleaned up my rusty chain with muriatic acid (swimming pool
>> acid) and it's nice and shiney bright now. Any suggestions on what to treat
>> it with to keep the rust from coming back? I tried WD40 but that don't
>> work. Wonder if some type of chemical rust remover/convert would work?

Bare low-carbon steel chain is hopeless for rust. The only way you can
keep your chain reasonably nice looking is to buy a quality galvanized
chain like marine anchor chain. I have a 30 ft piece of 3/8 High-Test
chain that looks great after 5 years anchoring my SeaRay in salt water
and then 15 years of sporadic 4x4 use like dragging logs and stumps.
OTH I have always washed it off with fresh water and let it dry well
before storing in my emergency bag.

If you are truly ---- you can also find stainless chain.

http://www.westmarine.com Look in the Anchor and Docking section.

Quality chain costs $$$.

John


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