Rust Prevention on Lug Nuts (and other nuts and bolts)

[Luv2fish]

I bought my Parker about 3 months ago and so far I'm very happy. I did a very good inspection on the boat/motor and had it surveyed. Unfortunately I did not do such a thorough job on the trailer and as such I've had to rebuild the entire brake system. The trailer is 4 years old so it is to be expected.

As I've been working on the trailer I noticed that the previous owner coated the lug nuts and many of the other nuts with a "black" grease. It could be marine grease that has changed colors due to road dirt.

Is this a common practice for trailers used in salt water? I had to use a tap and die to clean the lugs and nuts so I could get them back on.

Any other tips on preventing rust on these items would be appreciated.

 

[Robert Cibran]

LUV2fish

I use a product called fluid film,they sell it at tractor or trailer supplies,you spray it on trailer bolts and everywhere you see Galvanize threads,its a thick type spray,do a search on internet,they use it on Coast Guard boats.

its not expensive.

Robert

 

[Luv2fish]

Thanks Robert. I'll give it a try.

Steve

 

[Bryan 2530]

I second fluid film.

 

[BradV]

Dont worry about your trailer rusting and having to do new brakes. They need to be replaced every 2 years anyways and the seals on the bearings every year. You pretty much have to figure that a trailer is a consumable good.

 

[dcunniff]

Anti-Sieze on threads. Lithium grease spray on nuts.

Dana

 

[jeffnick]

Any other tips on preventing rust on these items would be appreciated.

Isn't PAINT the coating of choice for preventing rust on metal bridges and metal sturctures?

 

[Sara F]

Luv2fish, good luck with the 21 SC. I have had mine since 2007 and I have been extremely happy with the boat. Had a personal tour of the Parker plant in Beaufort, NC a few months ago and saw a 21 SC in various stages of being built. All I can say is the boat IMHO is built like a Sherman Tank!!!! Mr. Parker and the gang at the factory were awesome during my visit coud.