Galvanized disturbance

You can buy spray cans of Cold Galvanizing Spray paint.

Greetings Jim, I bought a can of "cold galvanizing compound" that has a remarkable amount of zinc in it. I used it to paint a bunch of bolts that had been cut off and so the ends were no longer protected. It was applied about 6 years ago. These bolts are exposed year 'round to the weather and exhibit no corrosion. The can of this spray paint is quite heavy. Look on the label of the stuff at your local hardware store and buy the can with the highest percentage of zinc. ERS

I aquired a boat trailer with galvanized fenders about ten years ago. One fender was lightly rusted on top. I sprayed it with cold galvanize. Don't remember whether it was LPS or CRC brand but the fender is as good as new today.

Ted

Agreed, but he can also coat it with an epoxy paint to achieve similar results.

Harry C.

Great adhesion, but the stuff is brittle, degrades in UV exposure, and has none of zinc's galvanic protection. I spent most of my life on the Gulf Coast. Nothing beats galvanized in that environment, especially on a boat trailer. Of course, I don't know where the OP is.

Pete Keillor

Thanks to all that replied. I didn't know you could buy a cold working galvanized coating. Found some right away at the Home Depot. Thanks again for your help....Jim

Yes! This stuff is nfg as a primer for color, but it meets some Mil-specs for corrosion resistance. I've had excellent luck with it over the past 20 years.

Note: shake the bejeebers out of the can before spraying, and then stop and shake vigorously again every 30 seconds to keep the zinc dust in suspension. Otherwise the nozzle will clog and/or you'll just be spraying the vehicle -- which, by the way, is usually an epoxy.