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Re: [TowerTalk] Paint Fiberglass antennas?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Paint Fiberglass antennas?
From: David Gilbert <ab7echo@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:03:08 -0700
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I'm no expert, but I suspect boat paint would be a reasonable choice.  Probably depends upon what kind of fiberglass (epoxy or polyester) was used for the antenna.

Not sure about northern Illinois, but here in southern Arizona at 5,000 feet elevation UV eats unprotected fiberglass like it was breakfast.  I have various paint roller poles, surplus mast tubes, and shovel handles to prove it.

73,
Dave   AB7E


On 9/16/2020 12:44 PM, Chuck Gooden wrote:

I have a Diamond X50NA (2m/70cm) that I hope to put up before the snow flies here in N. Illinois.  Just wondering if it is recommended to paint fiberglass antennas to protect from UV/Sun damage?

If so what kind of paint is recommended?

Chuck K9LC

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