Forgot one point. I first poured some paint thinner down the pipe while
rotating it (had the other end taped). Then I poured the thinner out. Was
hoping this cleaned the surface for primer to stick. Once dry I poured
primer down the tube while rotating the pipe, with the opposite end taped.
When I was sure all surfaces were covered, I poured it back into the can.
Once Dry, I did the same with the aluminum paint. Don't know if this was
necessary, but I figured doing this would make the mast last longer than me.
By the way, I have a 1.5" X .25" x 13' 4130 mast wedged 2' and taper pinned
inside of a 2" x .25" x 21' 4130 mast.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Tony kazmakites [mailto:n2tk@idsi.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 1999 8:53 AM
To: 'jackcolson@x-press.net'; 'towertalk@contesting.com'
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] 4130 mast corrision treatment?
19 years ago I pained my mast with a high temp red primer paint (don't
remember the brand). Then I put on a coat of aluminum paint. The aluminum
paint as come off in spots, mostly where the mast brackets have beem. But,
the primer has held up very well.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of jack colson
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 9:44 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] 4130 mast corrision treatment?
I have been told totally opposite approaches for treating 4130 Chrome-
moly mast material. I'd like to learn what others have done. So what
is recommended ?
Thanks,
Jack, W3TMZ
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