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Old 05-18-2014, 11:58 AM   #9
Edelweiss
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Originally Posted by jnvoss View Post
The 1984 CHB I bought has all chain road and it is really rusty. Still in good shape but lotsa rust. I would like to save the chain but need to clean the rust and then paint or do something to protect it. Any suggestions? Anyone ever use vinegar?
About 5 years ago I took all 150' of my rusty chain and the Danforth anchor to a galvanizing company on the Ship Canal down in Seattle. They caustic soda and acid dipped the whole works in vats to remove all the rust and zinc. Then they wash and inspected the chain, hot dip galvanized and tumbled the chain and anchor. Looked like brand new for around $100. Probably a little more now, but if your chain is salvageable, that's the way to go.
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