Protecting BB in Aggressive Salty Beach Environment

[D E BARNES]

Why? I've never heard that before, and have used the stuff to protect tools
for years. Why would it not work for other equipment.

Just curious.

Donn


On 8/14/11 9:23 PM, "contrail Bob" wrote:

> Never Never use WD-40 to prevent rust.
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, david brady wrote:
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>> Hi Henry, folks in caustic environments have had great success
>> with FluidFilm (available at your local JohnDeere), CorrosionX,
>> and boaters are fond of WD40. Boaters often use zinc blocks as
>> sacrificial anodes. I suppose something like this could be tried
>> on the frame rails. Let us know how it works out.
>>
>> Best,
>> David Brady
>> '02 LXi, NC
>>
>> On 8/14/2011 5:46 AM, Henry Claeys wrote:
>>>
>>> I've got an aluminum framed, fiberglass skinned, 5th wheel parked about
>>> 200' from the ocean and it's holding up pretty well. Problem is that
>>> anything metal rusts and I'm constantly treating and/or replacing things
>>> so that they are more salt resistant. I'd love to park my Bird out
>>> there, but fear that the salty air environment will ruin it. I can wash
>>> the exterior, but how will all the other parts hold up, like the engine,
>>> frame, trans, brakes, cables, generator, etc. My old van has picked up
>>> lots of exterior rust even though I wash it. A couple of years ago I
>>> read about ocean going ships attaching magnetic devices to their hulls
>>> and protecting them from rust. If ocean going ships find the results
>>> effective, then maybe it could be adapted to a BB? Any creative ideas?
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Henry Claeys
>>> 1979 FC 35 SB, 3208 NA
>>> McAllen, Tx
>>>
>>>
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