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Painting big metal anchor- any advice?

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  1. Noa Ramot, Dec 13, 2016
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    Noa Ramot

    Noa Ramot New Member

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    Hi all..

    We want to paint our anchor ( silver) what is the best way? We don't anchor much so anchor is mostly exposed to sun and sea salt

    Advice thanks
  2. Lepke, Dec 13, 2016
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    Lepke

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    Any steel/cast iron, I use cold galvanizing spray after cleaning rusted areas. Then paint however you want. Big anchors I usually brush because it's too much trouble to prevent overspray.
  3. CaptPKilbride, Dec 14, 2016
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    I have used Pettit Rustlok 6980 on galvanized anchors in poor condition, with very good results.
  4. Capt J, Dec 14, 2016
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    After wire brushing anything loose, treating it with Ospho before painting works well for me.
  5. T.K., Dec 17, 2016
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    Best is to sand blast prior to the cold galvanised spray. If you can have it hot dip galavanised, that would be the ideal.
  6. menkes, Dec 18, 2016
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    T.K. words are gold advice
    Specialy the hot deeping.
    My expiriance of 40 years and about 8 anchors and chains prove it.
    You'll find places who do this job in Ramla/Lod or Or-Yehuda