rusty trailer springs

 advice sought on boat trailer - rust inhibitor , heard Inox is the way to go , does it work on an already rusty springs - hub axle  , how often do you need to spray , or is it just a sales pitch ? any advice would be appreciated .


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I always thought Fertan was the way to go

Mon, 2020-12-28 16:30

Ferric tannate.....converts rust to a black inert metal.  However I stand to be corrected as there are far more knowledgeable people on here with expertise in that area  

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Ranex is another good one.

Mon, 2020-12-28 16:46

Ranex is another good one. Wire buff the rust off then use a paint brush to put it on. Will bubble for a while inhibiting the rust process. Prep it and then gal paint it.  

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 Phosphoric acid does the

Mon, 2020-12-28 17:50

 Phosphoric acid does the same job to.

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 As far as treating the rust

Mon, 2020-12-28 21:42

 As far as treating the rust I have used fertan and ranex.  Both do the job but can be very messy. Don't use it above your driveway if you want it to stay clear of stains . For prevention inox can be used but you will go through a fair amount of it . Best to just give the whole lot a very thorough hose down with fresh water after each time it's used. 

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