{"title":"Ronstan RF2429 Series Padeyes — Care \u0026 Maintenance","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eWhy RF2429 investment-cast padeyes (15-5PH stainless) can corrode when gel-coat cleaners touch them, how to restore the finish, and how to protect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonstan RF2429 Series Padeyes Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 2 pages · 0.4 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-RF2429-Padeyes-Care-and-Maintenance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/collections\/ronstan-sailboat-padeyes\"\u003eView Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-material\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-cleaners\"\u003eUnsuitable Cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-care\"\u003eRestoring \u0026amp; Protecting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-RF2429-Padeyes-Care-and-Maintenance-Cover.png\" alt=\"Ronstan RF2429 Series Padeyes — Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-material\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eBackground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF2429-xx padeyes are investment cast from high-strength grade 15-5PH stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Ronstan's salt-spray testing, prolonged exposure showed only occasional discolouration near the countersunk fasteners. Padeyes that corroded in the field were traced to cleaning products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-cleaners\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eUnsuitable Cleaning Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany boat cleaners and gel-coat stain removers contain hydrochloric acid (HCl); their MSDS lists them as potentially corrosive to metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt full strength they typically contain 10-20% HCl and are diluted 1:10 for use, giving 1-2%. That has little or no effect on grade 316 stainless but attacks 17-4PH and 15-5PH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt that concentration the corrosion rate on 17-4PH and 15-5PH is seven times that of grade 316, and it doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature – faster in tropical climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Ronstan's test, a small amount of a diluted off-the-shelf gel-coat restorer brushed onto a padeye was enough to show obvious corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eProducts containing hydrochloric acid must NOT come into contact with 17-4PH or 15-5PH stainless steel products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-care\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the finish after exposure to aggressive cleaners, Ronstan recommended Polinox US Rust and Stain Remover: brush it on the affected padeyes and leave it no more than 30 minutes (longer blackens the stainless surface), then rinse off and wipe down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther protection: apply a protective barrier film such as Interflon Film WB. Cleaning followed by a protective film performed very well in Ronstan's further salt-spray tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolinox US has since been discontinued by its maker; the replacements are POLINOX Protect Cleaner (repair and refurbishing of corroded surfaces) and POLINOX B Protect (TC) (immersion bath to improve corrosion resistance). Ronstan had not yet tested these when the note was issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAlways wash any cleaning solution away thoroughly with fresh water after use, making sure none pools or accumulates around stainless steel deck fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ronrf2429-02","title":"Ronstan Padeye - Stainless Steel Round - Size: 1 11\/32 in (34 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonstan Pad eyes are used to attach high load blocks or lines to the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # RONRF2429-02 | Ronstan Part # RF2429-02\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347543433522,"sku":"RONRF2429-02","price":72.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF2429-02.jpg?v=1735835331"},{"product_id":"ronrf242906","title":"Ronstan Padeye - Stainless Steel Round - Heavy Duty - Size: 1 31\/32 in (50 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonstan Pad eyes are used to attach high load blocks or lines to the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # RONRF242906 | Ronstan Part # RF2429-06\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347975414066,"sku":"RONRF242906","price":73.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF242906.jpg?v=1728024735"},{"product_id":"ronrf242908","title":"Ronstan Padeye - Stainless Steel Round - Heavy Duty - Size: 2 17\/64 in (57.7 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonstan Pad Eyes are heavy-duty fittings made of cast 15-5PH stainless steel, perfect for attaching blocks or lines to the deck securely under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # RONRF242908| Ronstan Part # RF2429-08\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348069327154,"sku":"RONRF242908","price":86.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF242908.jpg?v=1728029212"},{"product_id":"ronrf242910","title":"Ronstan Padeye - Stainless Steel Round - Heavy Duty - Size: 2 27\/32 in (72.3 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonstan Pad eyes are used to attach high load blocks or lines to the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cast - 15-5PH\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRF242910 | Ronstan Part # RF2429-10\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348234969394,"sku":"RONRF242910","price":109.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF242910.jpg?v=1728027160"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/Ronstan-RF2429-Padeyes-Care-and-Maintenance-Cover.png?v=1792712928","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-ronstan-rf2429-padeyes.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}