Hi Everybody, On our Nautiraid folding double, the brass connectors locking parts of the wooden frame together have corroded and become very difficult to move in and out of their locking position. Can anybody suggest a way to lubricate and protect them from corrosion without damaging the wooden, hypalon or nylon parts of the hull? Regards, Ferdinand ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 0 Ferdinand Soethe o/ o__/ Wollkaemmerei 8 -----</-----[\/------ D-30519 Hannover ´~~~~~~`----/-------/------´~~~~~~~~~` Germany ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~0~~~~~~~0~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ph +49-511-9845437 mobile +49-170-6362720 email f.soethe_at_apc.de ------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ferdinand, You might try a Canadian product I just discovered, which claims to be anticorrosion protectant, lubricant, and penetrant. It's called "Corrosion Block." It's manufactured by Lear Chemical Research Corp. A 4-ounce spray/squirt dispenser sells in marine stores for $6.50 or so USD. I've used it on my bilge pump's electrical connections and battery terminals, cleaned a rusty knife with it, and smeared some on the ferrule of my take-apart paddle to stem the abrasion that eventually makes the paddle connection loose. The label says it contains mineral oil and petroleum distillates -- don't know how it would affect some of the hull components you mention, but it'll be effective on those brass connectors. I don't know whether they market the product in Europe, but here's how to contact them: Lear Chemical Research Corp, Mississaugua, Ontario L4Y 3W3 (Cananda) email: sales_at_learchem.com web page: http://www.learchem.com/ (The usual disclaimer: I have no connection with the company). Best, Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I'd recommend food grade silicon grease, available at any decent dive shop. I use it to lubricate O-rings and zippers all the time. A light coating once you've cleaned up the fitting should do a good job protecting the brass. I coat my dive knife a couple of times a season, just put on, then lightly wipe off leaving a thin coating behind (too thick attracts grit and dirt). Regards, Kevin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hmm.. while we are on the topic of brass and seawater induced corrosion, let me tell you about "clean-up" after a 7 week trip, half of which was on salt-water on the central Canadian arctic coast. This was bear country and we saw 6 grizzlies...4 in <24 hours. Two of these encounters was VERY close and "prolonged ".( <40 yards) with an aggressive bear. After these "bad-bear" days I began to carry a small nylon cartridge clip on my belt. Well, skipping the gun stuff... getting home , while cleaning gear, I found that the minimal salt water exposure to the brass cartridges had actually "etched" an imprint of the nylon webbed cartridge carrier, down to the steel layer of the 30.06 cartridges. Worrying about a bear-mauling is one thing. Having several severely corroded cartridges less than 20 inches from ones..hmm...pride and joy, bummer. I am still wondering as to how to dispose of these cartridges. I live in a small town in western WY, I have a tough time thinking how the local police might respond if I walk into the station and ask : "You have anyone comfortable with hazardous wastes, and explosives devices?" < GRIN> *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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