Rusty Towball

Hi Folks,

My tow car has an electrically retractable (not detachable) tow-hitch and stows the tow ball under the car where it is exposed to rain, salty road spray etc. Consequently it gets rusty! I tried putting a cover over the tow ball but as the hitch is inverted under the car this just fills up with water.

Having spent the last half hour cleaning the ball using a wire brush and fine emery paper, I wondered if anyone had any suggestions to help stop the rusting?

I am reluctant to cover the ball in oil or grease when not in use because I would have to clean that off before towing because of the alko stabilizer.