Rust Proofing

[ksidener]

I'm in process of outfitting C-Side with the appropriate safety gear to comply with Candian Coast Guard standards. One requirement is to have a minimum of two 5BC fire extinquishers on board, one is intended for the galley and the other for the engine area.

I have identified a good spot for the one for the galley. I am still debating for the one on the outside of the cabin for on my 22 Crusier.

Either way, the extinquishers themselves are rechargeable, which I will have certified each year as required. However, the mounting brackets are a pretty low grade stainless steel for the wrap around band and the bracket itself is simply painted.

I know these will become serious rust candidates especially the one out in the outer deck area.

I would welcome any suggestions from the wise and sage crew of C-Brats that can speak to any rust proofing agents that might hold off the raveges of the briney deep environment in which these tinny things will wind up existing. The extinquishers have a really good finish on them and a little wax now while they are new should hold them in good stead, but these mounting brackets have me concerned.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Kelly

[thataway]

Since the surface if already painted, and has some stainless, I would suggest "Corrosion Block" by Lear. I spray my engine block and "under the cowling" regularly with this. The other product I use is T9 Bioshield (this leaves a waxy surface)--I tend to use this on tools, and metal surfaces. Both are good.

If you already have rust--then it is an entirely different process, and you want to remove all paint, get down to good clean metal, use phosphoric acid to convert the iron to an innert material, and then use a good primer and finish coat...

[Sarge]

I was going to recommend the Boeshield myself, but I was waiting for someone with more experience to answer first.

As Bob says, it leaves a waxy surface layer, which I find dulls the shine of chrome some, but for the protection I'll take a little less shine. Wouldn't hurt to apply it every couple of months.

[flapbreaker]

You might look into the woody-wax products. The spray bottle of woody wax can be used on all brite work. It's not cheap but it's supposed to protect well.

http://www.woody-wax.com/

[ksidener]

Thanks All,

After a little googling ( is that a word) and exploration based on Sarge and Thataway's input I'm good to go.

I'll try both in different locations and with any luck report back.

Cheers,

Kelly

[Sea Wolf]

If the rust-proofing fails, make your own brackets out of white PVC pipe and attach them with good stainless bolts. Line the pipe with closed cell foam to get a tight fit to hold the extinguiser firmly.

Joe.