Rust on tow hook

[ive]

Hi everyone.
While shoveling snow today I noticed that one tow hook on my f150 has rust starting on it.

how do I fix this?

Thank you.

 

[472scout]

Long term you get new ones or have it re-plated. Short term remove rust with metal polish and very fine steel wool, then clear coat it.

 

[duneslider]

Take it off and put one on that isn't chrome.

The chrome is technically damaged now and will never return to what it was new. You can clean it with some steel wool and then give it a good waxing but you will have to either keep it try forever or regularly keep it waxed to keep the rust away.

 

[65ranchero]

I gave up on mine ,to me it never got real bad

 

[Jlarson]

Have it replated or replace it and stop using it to feel for concrete structure while parking lol

The painting ones on my 350 I drive are all rusty from chains and the occasional wall, I have up.

 

[brownbagg]

dont worry about it, just drive, if it that much worry, paint them

 

[nadogail]

It's a Work Truck, and should show it.

 

[FMB4]

Clean it with steel wool and paint it with clear poly.

 

[charbar]

I've cleaned up rusty chrome exhaust tips with aluminum foil. Crinkle it up decent, get everything wet with water and scrub away.

 

[Max78]

Move to a rust free state and replace.

 

[RivennHewn]

Remove it, and take it to a fabrication shop to have a new one built to spec out of stainless steel.

 

[Bert_]

Don't worry about it and use as intended?

 

[mikedodge]

I've cleaned up rusty chrome exhaust tips with aluminum foil. Crinkle it up decent, get everything wet with water and scrub away.

That's what i was going to say. Chrome polish or rubbing compound also works.
If you get a bottle of clear coat tuch up paint you can cover wherever the chrome wore through and that'll stop the rusting unless it's cheap metal and chrome.

 

[PCustoms]

Don't worry about it and use as intended?

The dirt embedded tow strap or a chain ought to knock that rust right off!

 

[RPH]

Move to a rust free state and replace.

This is the answer. I will stay here and have more empty space to play in without the neighbors complaining.

 

[gmcgeo]

sand blast it and powder coat

 

[kaymccampbell]

Use the thing more frequently and the rust will become the new coating, and it will look consistent. Problem solved!

 

[claymont]

Hi everyone.
While shoveling snow today I noticed that one tow hook on my f150 has rust starting on it.

how do I fix this?

Thank you.

How much money are you willing to throw at it?

 

[NORTON'S SHOP]

Hi everyone.
While shoveling snow today I noticed that one tow hook on my f150 has rust starting on it.

how do I fix this?

Thank you.

Move to Minnesota. In no time at all your entire truck will look like that.

 

[ive]

Thanks even. Gonna try the chrome polish and poly suggestion.

much appreciated everyone.

 

[M10]

Pro tip: Use copper wool, not steel wool.

 

[Paco Pena]

Get towed more often?

Paco

 

[CJM8515]

replace with the painted version. chromes damaged form hitting something and no matter what you do its gonna rust

 

[Walkers]

Don’t worry, it’s a Ford, eventually the tow hooks will get used more and more and the rust won’t have a chance to set in.

 

[RivennHewn]

This ever get resolved?

I’m tired of losing sleep!

 

[FredWanaker]

who knows - from the photo looks like there is some lower valance damage too where whatever hit the tow hook hit the valance. If it is bolted on, replace it if the valance is repaired.

 

[Bad Eye Bill]

Not getting stuck enough?

 

[rburke65]

Clean it up and spray it with a chrome paint.

 

[ive]

Hi all cleaned it and sprayed new paint.

thanks everyone