[TowerTalk] Painting antennas, need advice

[alsopb]

Actually black is a better "color". 

Phylistrand guys disappear.  They don't paint covert operation
helicopters black for no reason.

My reaction to a "no guys" edict is "no gals".  The XYL here knows we
have been married for 33 years AND I have had the hobby for 42 years.  

Seriously, phylistrand guys do disappear into almost any type of
background.

73 de Brian/K3KO

Mike Gilmer - N2MG wrote:
> 
> 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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