I have done both. The paint, no mater how good, cannot last like
galvaniving. Also, painting is a real chore when tower is fully erected.
How long do you want the tower to last?
73, Keith NM5G
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of GALE STEWARD
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:27 AM
To: towertalk reflector
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Paint
One of the big issues with re-galvanizing is the the entire tower system
must be dismantled, transported twice, and then re-assembled. Towers can be
painted in place. I figured that quality paint (I used Rust Bullet) that is
used on the steel of offshore oil rigs is certainly a good choise for my
tower.
YMMV
73, Stew K3ND
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From: George Dubovsky <n4ua.va@gmail.com>
To: Keith Dutson <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: TowerTalk@contesting.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Paint
I fall into the "don't paint it if it's galvanized" camp - if the
galvanizing is in good shape, leave it alone and, if it's not, have it
re-galvanized. Spray-on and brush-on cold galvanizing compounds *ARE* paint,
albeit with loads of zinc as the filler, and they flake and chip just like
any other paint will on poorly prepared surfaces. They don't compete at all
with hot-dip galvanizing.
73,
geo - n4ua
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Keith Dutson <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> If it's 55G, it's galvanized. If it's rusty, I would have it
> re-galvanized.
>
> I use paint only to make a tower more visible (white and red),
> especially to pilots. I don't think it mattewrs what kind of paint is
> used, as lomg as it has a long life in the sun.
>
> I have 320 feet of 55G stacked on the ground, along with about 10K
> feet Phillystran. The tower has been down at least 15 years. All
> sections are painted either red or white. I thought about taking the
> paint off, but am still undecided. All sections look good enough to put
up without worry.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Missouri Guy
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:52 AM
> To: tom@tomharke.com; TowerTalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Paint
>
> Don't paint it if it's galvanized!!! Use a professional-grade
> galvanizing spray or brush-on. Properly applied, it works very well
> and lasts a long time. It's not cheap, but you won't have to re-do
> the job and it doesn't flake or chip off like paint will.
>
> You can get a case of the stuff from
> Aervoe Industries in Nevada: www.aervoe.com/ If you live in/near a
> large city, you might be able to find a local distributor of Aervoe
> products.
>
> I have no financial interest in the company that I know about...just a
> satisfied customer.
>
> 73,
> Charlie, N0TT
>
> On Tue, 29 May 2012 07:58:19 -0500 Tom Harke <tom@tomharke.com> writes:
> > I am looking for a recommendation for good paint for my used
> > sections of Rohn 55 I plan on putting up.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tom AA9A
>
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