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Re: [TowerTalk] Tri-Ex rigid base

To: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tri-Ex rigid base
From: Robie Elms <ruler55@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 12:52:26 -0600
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Grant,

It is not galvanized.

Thanks for the information.

Robie AJ4F

On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 12:17 PM Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net> wrote:

> I assume it was hot dip galvanized so you could have that redone at any
> galvanizer - best way to go.
>
> Otherwise wire brush by power and hand off the surface rust, dirt etc
> and paint with Rustoleum rattle bottle Rusty Metal brown primer then
> grey primer (so you can see the coverage) then 2 costs of whatever color
> you like.  That will last about as long as the HDG.
>
> I have this Rustoleum and process on tractor equipment left outside
> 20years w/o rust.  No other big box paint comes close.
>
> On 11/8/2021 05:58, Robie Elms wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > I have a rigid base for an old Tri-EX tower that has never been
> installed.
> > It has some rust, not much.  What surface preparation should I do before
> > installing it?
> >
> > Robie AJ4F
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