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Sep 5th, 2020, 23:51 | #11 |
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I always grease my balls. Makes for a smoother coupling...
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Sep 6th, 2020, 01:43 | #12 |
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Obvious....so obvious...but still made me smile.
No grease on the ball matron! OP...a light going over with wire wool or sandpaper and then paint the stalk (stop sniggering at the back) with Hammerite or an equivalent and you are good to go. You can smear the ball (off we go again!) with a light coating of grease to keep it from rusting but this MUST be removed before towing.
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Sep 6th, 2020, 19:32 | #13 |
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I have had the Volvo fitted removable tow bar fitted from new. I have never removed it as up until recently used it regularly towing to shows throughout the year. It is still on as I write and looks as good as when fitted. Car trailer is a greased ball, caravan a dry ball so brake cleaner cleaned in between. Never had a problem so I am mystified as to what has caused you tow ball erosion. I await with interest others who have had similar corrosion.
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Brake cleaner or panel wipe is a safer option with today's water based paints. Paul. |
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