Removing Rust Flakes

• 1). Fill a barrel with 1 to 2 shovels of sand, then put the heavy chain in.
  
  
• 2). Seal the barrel so that the sand nor the chain can come out.
  
  
• 3). Roll the chain around for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the sand to take off the flaking rust.
  
  
• 4). Remove the chain from the barrel, shaking each link to get rid of the sand.
  
  
• 5). Dispose of the sand and rust into a proper receptacle.
  
  

Cleaning The Chain

• 1). Turn on your power washer and spray the chain at a moderately intensive setting.
  
  
• 2). Place the chain on old newspapers and allow it to dry in the sun.
  
  
• 3). Wipe down every part of the chain with a wire brush.
  
  
• 4). Spray WD40 all over the chain, then allow it to dry.
  
  
• 5). Spray the chain with a protective paint, such as Rust-Oleum.