New springs - best way to prevent corrosion?

[2roverlabs]

Just installed new parabolic springs. Thought the "finish" on them was somewhat substantial. Couple weeks of driving and some finish has been dinged off. I want to treat them to prevent rust/corrosion but I don't want to remove them. Truck is garage kept at 50% humidity but lives on the southeast coast so corrosion from the salt air is enemy #1. Suggestions?

1973 SIII

[lumpydog]

I like T-9 Boeshield

Others may recommend fluid film but that sh;t wreaks and is clumpy.

[TedW]

Just to throw this into the conversation: Years ago I smeared Anti-Sieze paste on some surface rust spots on my frame, and the stuff never seems to come off. I wish it came in black!

[robmande87]

Check out corrosion X. It is quite good a lubricant, pent rate and provides excellent corrosion resistance. It works well with electronics too.

[lumpydog]

Check out corrosion X. It is quite good a lubricant, pent rate and provides excellent corrosion resistance. It works well with electronics too.

CorrosionX is awesome stuff. You nailed it though: Best served to electronics. It's di-electric - non conductive. I use it a lot on my boat and on water-exposed electronic connectors - like head and tail lights.

I like Boeshield a lot because it creeps (gets into crevices and climbs/seeps). Additionally, it has a light wax base that sets it in place. It doesn't evaporate and seems to withstand water.

[kb1iaw]

Wynns makes a product called Viscotene which sounds very similar to Boesheild. It sprays on as a light liquid then dries to an oily wax. It's very difficult to remove. For the springs I give them a good dose of Fluid Film whenever I'm doing the undercarriage.

[o2batsea]

Make up a mixture of equal parts linseed oil, turpentine, and parrafin. Heat it in a coffee can to melt the wax into the mixture. Let it cool and slop this stuff on with a rag. Don't worry about pretty just get the stuff on there.

[clearcut]

I use CorrosionX Lubricant and Penetrant

josh