I have three sections of 2" OD DOM to paint. Two sections will be
spliced in the 45G and run through two sleeve bearings above the rotator
which will support all the weight. The paint needs to be really durable
because of the sleeve bearings, boom to mast clamps, and raising fixtures.
Epoxy paint does not stand up well and the spray on stuff is very fragile.
Rustoleum? I don't know how mechanically durable it'd be. The sleeve
bearings will be greased and have rubber gaskets protecting them, but it
doesn't take much pressure to flake paint off steel. Also it's amazing
how much space you have to leave between the OD of the inner sleeve and
the ID of the outer sleeve. Just a 1/16" of paint requires an 1/8"
difference between the two.
Any suggestions for a good strong, long lasting, durable paint. I do
have a spray gun.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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