Hanging basket chains

AliceW

I've just bought some replacement hanging basket chains because the old ones were badly rusted . There wasn't an option to get rust-resistant chains for the type of baskets I already have. Is there any way I can prevent these new ones from rusting? Thank you.

-taff

Not really. You can paint them but because they're chains you will end up missing bits or gluing bits together. But if you fancy making your own, check out a hardware store and ask them if they have some aluminium chain.

On-the-coast

Lightweight stainless steel chain would be my preference. Local hardware store would probably even cut it to lengths for you. 

Or Amazon, B&Q etc etc
Aluminium would work - but not quite as strong. 

Or you can try an expensive diy zinc plating kit