[SEL] OT Galvanized Boat Trailer

[Gary Epps]

It didn't take very long.  I don't now recall how long before it showed 
signs of deterioration, but it wasn't very long.  Use a plastic container or 
such for your dip tank.  It will be interesting to see if it is a useable 
procedure for you.

Gary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mick DeMaria" <bmvid at snet.net>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] OT Galvanized Boat Trailer


> Hi Gary:
>  I don't have an answer to your problem but how long did it take the acid 
> to strip of the galvanized surface?
>  I often have to sand the coating off scrap pipe and angle iron before 
> welding and painting. A quick dip and rinse would make things alot easier.
>
>   Mick
>
>
>
> Gary Epps wrote:
>
>> This is very OFF TOPIC, but if anyone has an answer it will most likely 
>> be someone on one of the  engine lists.
>>
>> While cleaning the boat after taking it out of the lake last fall muratic 
>> acid dripped on the fenders of the galvanized trailer which promptly ate 
>> a strip of the galvanized surface off.  Is there product that I can use 
>> to repair the cosmetic damage?  The paint store personnel had no 
>> recommendations.  I wonder if there is a galvanizing repair kit that 
>> someone may be aware of.  I am selling the boat and would like to repair 
>> the damage. Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Gary
>> In the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri in the south central part of 
>> the USA, where both life and I move slowly.
>>
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