[TowerTalk] Painting antennas, need advice

[Mike Gilmer - N2MG]

Technical answer:
It probably won't take very long for the aluminum to get that nice, dull look, and become less visible (without paint) all on its own.

Political answer:
Painting it a dull color right now would be proactive on your part and would give the appearance that you at least care a little about your XYL's feelings (whether or not it actually hides anything).  Perception is a big thing!

73 Mike N2MG

On Thu, 26 July 2001, "FireBrick" wrote:

> 
> 
> may be easier to spray paint the landscaping an oxidized gray, it will blend
> in better.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eddy Avila" <k6sdw@hotmail.com>
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 8:31 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Painting antennas, need advice
> 
> 
> >
> > Well, the xyl is up in arms about my new 32' butternut vertical in the
> back
> > yard!!! G A D!!
> >
> > So, I'm afraid I need to paint the damn thing, probably green so its not
> so
> > "bright" in her landscape. Any suggestions on a paint manufacturer? I've
> > heard many paints contain metal particles which I would guess would be a
> bad
> > thing on the antenna and should be avoided?
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions/experiences --
> >
> > 73...../ed
> >
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