Re: [TowerTalk] Fw: Steppir and UV

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

At 05:47 PM 4/2/04, Bernard wrote:



>      Con: I suspect that others would also be interested in what UV
>  protective paint/ epoxy to use and where to buy it.  However, I have not
>  received any comment on the question.

This may be relevant -- Wal-Mart and K-Mart sell a Krylon product called 
Fusion that is touted as adhering to ANYTHING -- including glass, PVC, 
etc.  Other makers are also selling plastic-adherent paints now, so this 
may be an option, though I'd be a little skeptical about the chemical 
compatibility with whatever coating the SteppIR elements already have on them.

In my case, I just want to protect some cheap Rubbermaid Rough Totes that 
contain my shunt feed and antenna switching boxes, and I think one of these 
spray products will do fine for that.  As I understand it, the important 
thing is simply to hold some opaque pigment between the plastic and the UV.


73, Pete N4ZR
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