Zinc for running gear

Lawman · Post by **Lawman** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:57 am

Have any of you fine gentlemen used Pettit zinc coating spray paint for your running gear? I've read different forums that state you could also use Cold Ganvanized spray paint that has a high amount of zinc in it.?. Speedprop is just way too expensive.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:40 pm

Lord yes it works ! Do your props and shafts. 4 coats each haul out. I hauled in April and the diver found 4 of those d**n white things on my props in September

risctaker · Post by **risctaker** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:46 pm

So...let me get this straight, Guys. You use the zinc-laden galvanized spray instead of traditional zincs OR...in addition to them?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:04 pm

"Pettit zinc coat barnacle barrier "
Good stuff 3 thin coats max ( per the can ) I see tony uses 4 w/ no problem . I have very good luck with it . I use a can and half . and I run 22x22 wheels

Good bang for the buck.

Cold Ganvanized spray paint ? not sure how well it will work but the Pettit stuff works great

You still use your normal zincs.

Lawman · Post by **Lawman** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:27 pm

risctaker, it's in addition to your regular zincs. You can spray it on your shafts and props to keep those pain in the a$$ barnacles off.

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:57 pm

I wonder if it works on zebra mussels ?
No barnacles on lake Ontario, but zebra mussels are in the Great Lakes

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:41 pm

It's worth a shot. Best 60 bucks I spend for clean smooth bottom. Lord knows the other smooth bottom cost more.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:52 pm

Just ordered (4) 16oz cans ... $60 total.

Wonder how it would work on my skiff's galvanized steel trailer!?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:30 pm

rossjo wrote:Just ordered (4) 16oz cans ... $60 total.

Wonder how it would work on my skiff's galvanized steel trailer!?

It will keep the barnacles off the trailer for sure

a can and a 1/2 will do your boat

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:40 am

I've used the Cold Galvanizing spray on this trailer. Will take the rust off 1 area and try it on the trailer.

Sure hate to see those people with the Tsunamis in Japan. That would be horrible. 10meters would go up to our 3rd floor bedroom!