Rusty trailer springs

sbklf

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Can something be done to a new set of trailer springs to keep them from corroding or at least slow the corrosion down, maybe a coating of some sort. I use my boat in salt water and seem to have to replace the springs every 3 years or so.
 

JB

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Re: Rusty trailer springs

I suppose you could dismantle the springs and coat them with waterproof grease, then hose them down well with fresh water after each trip.
 

ztim

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Re: Rusty trailer springs

I always thought one was supposed to hose off after each salt water use. Anodise, chromate and paint often I guess.
 

Bondo

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Re: Rusty trailer springs

It's rather Messy,........
But,.....
A Liberal Coating of common Grease will keep things from Rusting........
 

kenmyfam

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Re: Rusty trailer springs

Use the goopiest, stickiest, nastiest looking grease / oil stuff that you can get your hands on. Rinse and repeat often. We use a waterproof lube in the stamping industry that is like treacle, sticks like poop to a blanket and is real hard to wash off with water. It is made by Henkel lubricants. trouble with doing this is that all the dirt and gritty stuff sticks to it as well !!! so you can be between the devil and the deep blue sea !!!!
 

Bondo

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Re: Rusty trailer springs

trouble with doing this is that all the dirt and gritty stuff sticks to it as well !!! so you can be between the devil and the deep blue sea !!!!

Ayuh,......

But they Won't Rust...........;)
 
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