[Fwd: [TowerTalk] More Tower Paintin' but different]

[Stan or Patricia Griffiths]

Stan or Patricia Griffiths wrote:

> The "viniger-water" trick works on zinc because there is a mild chemical
> reaction berween the acetic acid in the viniger and new bare zinc.  I think
> there is a slight etching of the surface and this allows the paint to stick much
> better.  Sorry, it won't work on PVC . . .  I don't what it takes to get paint
> to stick to PVC.
>
> Stan  w7ni@teleport.com
>
> Madison Jones wrote:
>
> > I have some PVC pipe up on my tower (which is painted flat medium brown, and
> > fairly inconspicuous).  The PVC is not only as homely as your Cousin Willie,
> > but also stands out like a beacon.  I have in mind to paint it a friendly
> > flat medium brown.  My question is whether paint will stick to PVC on a semi
> > permanent  basis?  Will vinegar/water do the trick?  Anything else work?
> > Will the Astros continue to be the embarassment of the National League in
> > '00?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Madison w5mj
> > Houston, Texas
> > cw forever
> >
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