What Would Cause Hitch to be Scratched Before Delivery
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 08/14/2025
Question:
This is my 3rd draperies hitch. This one has an area that looks like a grinder hit part of the hitch and took the powder coating off. I painted it and it should be ok but I live in a salty area and hope it wont rust in our winter salt.
asked by: Alken G
Expert Reply:
Hey Alken, sorry to hear that the Draw Tite hitch part # 76226 was scratched up. Sometimes they get scratched in shipping since they don't always get packed the best. You did the best thing you can do by spray painting it. If It does come off and starts to rust there are spray paints that are designed to be sprayed over rusty metal like the Rustoleum Rust Reformer you might try.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Jameson C.
9/2/2025
Hey Alken, how did the spray paint hold up on your hitch during the winter? I’m curious because it could help others who live in salty areas too.