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1930 Speedster · 06-22-2010, 08:31 PM

What are the best ways to protect/prevent raven finish and other fasteners from rusting on a car thats driven? Are people clear coating them? What are you using?

David

Chris in WNC · 06-22-2010, 10:01 PM

WD40 is not worth a hoot as a lubricant, but it seems to slow down rust very well.

I went to a lot of trouble refinishing the 3X spark plugs in our Coupe with gun blueing and they rusted almost immediately.

while prepping our Town Sedan for the French Lick trip, I did not have time to fool with blueing, I just cleaned the plugs and coated with WD40. after 2239 often wet miles, they still look GREAT!

Bruce Adams · 06-22-2010, 10:27 PM

You could consider picking up a can of BOESHIELD spray at a marine dealer. It was originally a Boeing product for preserving fasteners and air frames. It even resists salt water environments without leaving an objectionable coating.

J Franklin · 06-22-2010, 10:34 PM

The best use for WD-40 is for spraying your points distributor inside and out, it keeps the moisture out and keeps the points from gumming up during winter storage. It also works good cleaning varnish of carbs.

RockHillWill · 06-23-2010, 05:54 AM

Where can you buy BOESHIELD spray ?

Bruce Adams · 06-23-2010, 06:25 AM

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My local boat supply store stocks it, but apparently its available at the Deopt and everywhere else according to this search I just did.

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=...f8b09982c85f48

1930 Speedster · 06-23-2010, 04:15 PM

Thank you!

David

06-22-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
1930 Speedster Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roxbury NJ Posts: 4	Preserving Fasteners What are the best ways to protect/prevent raven finish and other fasteners from rusting on a car thats driven? Are people clear coating them? What are you using? David

06-22-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,533	Re: Preserving Fasteners WD40 is not worth a hoot as a lubricant, but it seems to slow down rust very well. I went to a lot of trouble refinishing the 3X spark plugs in our Coupe with gun blueing and they rusted almost immediately. while prepping our Town Sedan for the French Lick trip, I did not have time to fool with blueing, I just cleaned the plugs and coated with WD40. after 2239 often wet miles, they still look GREAT!

06-22-2010, 10:27 PM	#3
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Preserving Fasteners You could consider picking up a can of BOESHIELD spray at a marine dealer. It was originally a Boeing product for preserving fasteners and air frames. It even resists salt water environments without leaving an objectionable coating.

06-22-2010, 10:34 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,587	Re: Preserving Fasteners The best use for WD-40 is for spraying your points distributor inside and out, it keeps the moisture out and keeps the points from gumming up during winter storage. It also works good cleaning varnish of carbs.

06-23-2010, 05:54 AM	#5
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Preserving Fasteners - BOESHIELD spray Where can you buy BOESHIELD spray ? __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

06-23-2010, 06:25 AM	#6
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Preserving Fasteners Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My local boat supply store stocks it, but apparently its available at the Deopt and everywhere else according to this search I just did. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=...f8b09982c85f48

06-23-2010, 04:15 PM	#7
1930 Speedster Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roxbury NJ Posts: 4	Re: Preserving Fasteners Thank you! David