Re: [TowerTalk] USTower anchor bolts rusting

[Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>]

A big step up from WD40 for rust prevention is LPS 3, available spray or 
liquid.  Works well and easy to remove later.
Another fix I use is spray zinc "cold" galvanizing as I had to machine 
some custom steel spacers under the base plate for leveling.
Grant KZ1W

On 3/27/2017 7:03 AM, Chris wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
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> If they stay uncovered I would say some rust is normal, yes.  BUT!  Do this:  
> Spray each bolt and nut with a liberal coating of WD40.  Then make some caps to 
> cover them out of short lengths of PVC and PVC caps of the appropriate size 
> that will fit over the bolt/nut.  Respray twice a year; at least it won't get 
> any worse.   I did this from the get -go and no rust on mine so far.
>
> Chris
> KF7P
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> On Mar 27, 2017, at 7:55 AM, Jeff Draughn wrote:
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> > When I installed my used HDX-555 I purchased new base anchor bolts from US
> > Towers. After about 3 years the bolts have a coat of rust on them. Is this
> > normal?
> > Nothing else is rusting at all including the nuts for the bolts which were
> > ordered at the same time.
> > Thanks,
> > Jeff
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