Galvanising Spray on Trailer

[Limecc]

My trailer although functionally fine is looking a little tired. Last year I changed most of the nuts and bolts for stainless which improved the appearance markedly, but the surface finish looks and is old.

Has anyone used galvanising spray? This stuff while not cheap is over 99% zinc so it must have good cathodic protection but would it look naff? How would it wear?

https://www.actioncan.com/product/mz-90/
https://www.actioncan.com/product/zg-90/

I'm sure not all of these sprays are equal. I got a can cheap from Lidl or Aldi the other day but I would use the above as it's the market leader.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Limecc

My trailer although functionally fine is looking a little tired. Last year I changed most of the nuts and bolts for stainless which improved the appearance markedly, but the surface finish looks and is old.

Has anyone used galvanising spray? This stuff while not cheap is over 99% zinc so it must have good cathodic protection but would it look naff? How would it wear?

https://www.actioncan.com/product/mz-90/
https://www.actioncan.com/product/zg-90/

I'm sure not all of these sprays are equal. I got a can cheap from Lidl or Aldi the other day but I would use the above as it's the market leader.

If you’ve not isolated the stainless fastners from the galvanising, it will make things worse. You can touch up galvanising with galv paint, but you need a high zinc percentage paint.

[jeffstevens763@g]

As Dave says, I've tried the sprays and don't rate them for longevity if I were to do mine I would give micaceous iron oxide a go used on pylons bridges etc
https://www.johnstonestrade.com/prod...ous-iron-oxide

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

If you’ve not isolated the stainless fastners from the galvanising, it will make things worse. You can touch up galvanising with galv paint, but you need a high zinc percentage paint.

Ps I don’t think the paint you linked to is 99% zinc, that’s not the way I read it, but I could be wrong.

[Salty Pete]

Stainless Steel has an excellent resistance to oxidation (rust)
It has a very low resistance to galvanic action (the corrosion due to being in contact with a dissimilar metal)

In a boat trailer you are better off with galvanised bolts.

[Orwell boy]

Originally Posted by Limecc

My trailer although functionally fine is looking a little tired. Last year I changed most of the nuts and bolts for stainless which improved the appearance markedly, but the surface finish looks and is old.

Has anyone used galvanising spray? This stuff while not cheap is over 99% zinc so it must have good cathodic protection but would it look naff? How would it wear?

https://www.actioncan.com/product/mz-90/
https://www.actioncan.com/product/zg-90/

I'm sure not all of these sprays are equal. I got a can cheap from Lidl or Aldi the other day but I would use the above as it's the market leader.

If all your running gear is good ,and galv is shot yuor on the home straight ,i wouldnt waste alot of time painting with some miracle cure galve paint ,bit like hair replacement ,try a local fabricator or a steel stockholder 7metre lengths or 80x40x3mm are cheap as chips ,maybe have yours re galvanised ,all these small british companies are waiting to help you ,i have found in my expierience

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Orwell boy

If all your running gear is good ,and galv is shot yuor on the home straight ,i wouldnt waste alot of time painting with some miracle cure galve paint ,bit like hair replacement ,try a local fabricator or a steel stockholder 7metre lengths or 80x40x3mm are cheap as chips ,maybe have yours re galvanised ,all these small british companies are waiting to help you ,i have found in my expierience

X2
Galv paint is a waste of time and money in those circumstances.Wash Rince Dry and Corrosion Guard is your best Bet.
Even with good maintenance and parts replacement Trailers no matter what care regime you use are ...after a certain age and usage ...ultimately consumables...

[Rogue Wave]

Galvafroid Is about the best stuff.
https://www.google.com/search?q=galv...obile&ie=UTF-8