In a message dated 99-01-05 20:49:23 EST, JSheinb785@aol.com writes:
> I coated them
> with X-I-M 900, a clear metal primer.
> Last week I took them down in anticipation of receiving a new tower from US
> Towers. There was NOT ONE Speck
> of Aluminum OXide (that white stuff) and the product was still on the
> aluminum. Krylon & Mosleygard will flake off.
For aluminum and steel hardware, I suspect most paints can be applied
directly to everything. DO NOT paint the Lexan KLM element clamps. The paint
WILL react with the Lexan and result in fatal cracking.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
http://www.championradio.com
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