Thread: Galvanising suggestions?

Any suggestions on where to get a small job galvanised? (1" pipe approx 1m long...) replacing a stolen part from spare wheel carrier. Or maybe powdercoating? Just a troublesome small job... that needs not to rust...

Just get a mtr of 1" water pipe,already dipped off the shelf

Bunnings sell m lengths of galv pipe

pm me and ill give you a piece in 316 stainless, pick up from Glenfield - North Shore (no $ or beverage required).

Thanks all, unfortunately it has brackets welded on so I misrepresented it as pipe. It's pipe plus brackets. But all sorted now, it's going in with someones load of stuff through a galvaniser! Much awesome, many beers.

Originally Posted by muzza

otherwise you could buy a spray can of zinc galv , heat the pipe first then spray with the spray can.

Then spray again. Minimum 2 coats, then give it another. Then get the zinc top coat which is shiny and give it at least one coat with that.
Did some handrails years go for a dude and that was apparently all but as good as galvanizing.
That was the patch for all the joins and welding we did and recommended by suppliers.
Normal zinc rich spray isn't that durable.
The Shiney top coat is the key.

There’s a few powder Coaters/ industrial painters that will sandblast and spray with organic zinc and for a few bucks extra they’ll put a finishing coat on it as well. Should be cheaper and more than adequate compared to minimum charge for hot dip plus the delivery/ pickup to the far reaches of some industrial area.

I would go galvanised over paint any day but it depends upon what the item is and its use and whether rust upsets you.

Over the years I have made various implements for my tractor eg transport tray, and have always had them galvanised. Paint finish just doesn't hack it with the knocking around they get. However, with them, if painted, a bit of rust doesn't really matter.

Recently made up two 25mm hollow section steel framed doors for my hay shed. Used galved hollow section so only bits subject to rust were the welds. Was no way practical, or necessary, to send the frames away to be galvanised.
I protected the welds with a good industrial primer (Altex) followed by a quality topcote.

My nearest town for me that had a galvanising plant was Pukekohe but that ceased some time ago. Last time I needed something down Puke took the item and sent to Hamilton. Then only sent it once that had a reasonable load to go. Getting pricey at that point and a delay getting my item back. Don't see me getting anything else done in the near future.

East Tamaki Galvanisers do our stuff, most likely get it back the next day.

Originally Posted by csmiffy

Then spray again. Minimum 2 coats, then give it another. Then get the zinc top coat which is shiny and give it at least one coat with that.
Did some handrails years go for a dude and that was apparently all but as good as galvanizing.
That was the patch for all the joins and welding we did and recommended by suppliers.
Normal zinc rich spray isn't that durable.
The Shiney top coat is the key.

What is the top coat you used I couldn't see on there website as a a top coat