Check into Zero Rust paints, Ive used their satin gray and other colors on
several projects and Im quite pleased. Runs circles around regular consumer
grade paints such as RunOleum for longevity outdoors. E Mail me and I can
give you the name of a supplier on the East Coast I buy from.
www.zerorust.com
Geoff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Red" <RedHaines@centurytel.net>
To: "Eric Rosenberg" <wd3q@erols.com>; "Towertalk"
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Painting Antennas (Again)
> Take a sample, possibly from a model maker, to a paint store and ask
> them to match the color in a suitable exterior paint.
>
> 73 de WOØW
>
> Eric Rosenberg wrote:
>
> > Over the holidays, my family and I went to Norfolk, VA, where we
> > visited the battleship USS Wisconsin, now on display at Nauticus
> > (highly recommended!).
> >
> > As you leave the battleship, there is a sign describing the ship's
> > paint scheme and color. The sign refers to the color as HAZE GRAY
> > 5-H, which is described as the best, non-obtrusive color against the
> > sea and/or sky.
> >
> > I've done some checking, but can't seem to find any description (mil
> > spec?) or availability of this color other than in very small
> > quantities by model makers. Sounds like it may be the best for
> > painting an antenna or (in my case) roof tower.
> >
> > Can anyone provide more detail?
> >
> > Thanks in advance & 73,
> >
> > Eric W3DQ
> > Washington, DC
> >
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