Rusty chain

rjbathgate · 28 September 2009, 21:25

Hey,

Everytime I lay anchor, the rust from the chain leaves lovely rust marks all over my otherwise sparkling tubes...

I try and be really careful to lift the chain clear of the tubes, but every now and then it does mark it.

Until I get really annoying and buy new chain (which'll just rust again in a year), can anyone recommend any stuff which'll do a good job at cleaning the tubes? Water and soapy bubbles didn't work...!

Cheers

hobbit555 · 28 September 2009, 21:48

Stainless or bronze chain

Oxalic acid or similar will take the rust stains off but I have never used it on a rib

codprawn · 28 September 2009, 21:51

Try TFR or traffic film remover used neat or 50:50 with water.

Also try washing powder used neat with just a bit of water and a sponge. On hypalon anyway.

I see you are from NZ - they have just banned all mobile phone use in cars - even for sat nav - mad or what? Thought your country was more laid back than that!!!

Poly · 28 September 2009, 21:54

This might be a stupid suggestion but could you put the chain inside a clear plastic hose so you can still see/inspect it, but the rust will not rub on the tubes?

Downhilldai · 28 September 2009, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbit555

Stainless or bronze chain

Or galv

Roy Smith · 28 September 2009, 23:16

i had a tin of red lead paint diped the chain in and left it to dry
no probleam with marking
we do have a rubber section at the bow that stops it from touching the tubes

Stoo · 29 September 2009, 00:43

Move to the Great Lakes?

rjbathgate · 29 September 2009, 02:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polwart

This might be a stupid suggestion but could you put the chain inside a clear plastic hose so you can still see/inspect it, but the rust will not rub on the tubes?

Possibly not that stupid - will keep my hands clean too!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

I see you are from NZ - they have just banned all mobile phone use in cars - even for sat nav - mad or what? Thought your country was more laid back than that!!!

Yup, just coming into force. When u see some of the driving over here, you'll be glad they've finally banned it!!!

Quote:

Stainless or bronze chain

Sounds very expensive!!

I might

a) replace with new galv chain
and
b) feed it through a clear plastic tube
and
c) washing powder to take off existing stains (anything with the word acid in doesn't fill me with confidence to put it on tubes!)

Sorry Stoo, love the sea too much to move away....!

willk · 29 September 2009, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Stoo

Move to the Great Lakes?

I'm always suspicious when they put "Great" before a name, always reminds me of...... Marketers at Work

or Marketeers as I prefer to call them.
___________________________________

Hey Sto! The icicles must be closing in over/down there, you should move up here where it's warmer, at 55 North....

chewy · 29 September 2009, 14:51

Our galvanised chain hasn't rusted, maybe try a different brand?

jyasaki · 29 September 2009, 16:22

Commercial rust remover is, I believe, acidic.

Might try lemon juice or vinegar (place a wet cloth on the stains for a bit.)

Might work, might not.

Personally, I'd go with stainless chain. It is expensive, but shouldn't require replacement anytime soon...

jky

jambo · 29 September 2009, 16:48

Hi I always go for stainless as the bow anchor locker always collects some water and rain. I have never had any trouble with rust. In the long run I know it is dearer but overall you save in other ways. Hope this helps
J

chewy · 29 September 2009, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

Hi I always go for stainless as the bow anchor locker always collects some water and rain. I have never had any trouble with rust. In the long run I know it is dearer but overall you save in other ways. Hope this helps
J

Its shiny too!

jambo · 29 September 2009, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewy

Its shiny too!

Personal!!??

rjbathgate · 29 September 2009, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

Personal!!??

Well, no one likes a rusty chain....

Bigmuz7 · 02 October 2009, 21:53

I'd suffer vanity any day .. If I knew it kept my boat fixed to the bottom

rjbathgate · 02 October 2009, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

I'd suffer vanity any day .. If I knew it kept my boat fixed to the bottom

i still have major confidence issues about using an anchor... even thou monsterous container ships have been using them for decades... I still don't like the fact that there's nothing permenatly attached to terra firma!

Jeff · 03 October 2009, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewy

Its shiny too!

and we all like shiny bits :-)

.... I found these good

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Boat-Cha...ainless-Marine