easiest way to rustproof carbon steel that can withstand scraping

[eks32]

Hello,

I have some carbon steel straps
(length=10" xsection: .06"x1.25")
that see some friction and some humidity (indoor environment).

Ideally, I'd like a wonder paint that is very tough, completely
rustproof and can't be scraped off, but that all seems mutually
exclusive. I could even see period application of furniture wax or
similar working.

Are there any FAQs or references people can cite, so I can review the
available approaches and technologies ?

Thank you,

 

[Carburize]

Take a look at the products available from

http://www.magnaplate.com/

 

[Tunalover]

You could coat the parts with Teflon.


Tunalover

 

[NickE]

PowderCoatings are very tough and durable. They all have pinholes though.

 

[EdStainless]

Zn rich primer with epoxy top coat.
There are a lot of coating systems out there.
Start with Glidden.

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Corrosion, every where, all the time.
Manage it or it will manage you.

http://www.trent-tube.com/contact/Tech_Assist.cfm

 

[moltenmetal]

You want reliable abrasion resistance and corrosion resistance in a polymeric coating? Epoxy powdercoat. You want just abrasion and corrosion resistance? Hot-dip galvanize. If it's indoors though, you may get away with merely a heavy zinc electroplate coating.

 

[Goahead]

You may wish to look into SermeTel W coating from

http://www.sermatech.com/coating/prod_sermetel.html

http://www.welding-advisers.com/

 

[boo1]

how much cost can you afford?

 

[eks32]

I have been reviewing my original question and the
very thoughtful recommendations.

I went to the local hardware store today, and the shopkeeper
suggested Car Wax and/or boiled linseed oil.

I mentioned it was for indoor use, but I think I'm after a "farmer's almanac" approach that people would use on their favorite handsaw- As long as it's not oily and

1) it's cheap
2) it's ok if it's periodically reapplied

thanks again for all the replies.