>Isn't it a question of locking up those free
electrons to keep them from running around and changing materials from
"A" to "B" such as iron to rust.>

This.sounds.great...though.the.anchor.may.have.to.wait.for.scientists.to.inven
t.&.
perfect.the.process.(cathodic.protection.isn't.the.answer)

Who.wants.to.look.at.1/4".of.scale?...you.can't.even.see.the.stinkin'.anchor.t
hru.that.
If.it's.left.on.the.lawn.the.rust.will.continue.beneath.the.scale.and.in.20.ye
ars.
it.will.be.part.of.the.dirt.

I.can't.imagine.(save.coating.the.whole.thing.in.clear.epoxy.)any.restoration.
being.
attempted.until.you.get.to.sound.metal.and.protect.it.with.a.converter.or.a.co
ating.
like.oil.or.wax.or.paint.

OK,you're.right-forget.the.grinder-the.scale.can.be.chipped.off.(it'll.take.a.
couple.of.days)and.saved.for.
future.state.and.federal.funding.projects.and.the.generations.that.follow.
in.plastic.bags.noting.the.date.and.time.of.removal.

John.Mascaro