[TowerTalk] Protecting Fiberglass Antennas Parts

[Gary Schafer]

Some bottom paints contain copper. Not good for an insulated mast.
Best for fiberglass is marine gel coat paint. Not cheap though.

73
Gary  K4FMX

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> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Becca Krzystyniak
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 10:46 AM
> To: 'Joseph W. Morgan'; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Protecting Fiberglass Antennas Parts
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> Not sure about using this on insulators but I have successfully used
> antifouling bottom paint (for boats) to treat fiberglass quad spreaders.
> Never had a uV issue.
> 
> Mike K9MK
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joseph W. Morgan
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:21 AM
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Protecting Fiberglass Antennas Parts
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> What's something good to seal and protect fiberglass insulators from sun
> damage on antennas?  Spar varnish?
> 
> Joe, W6BCZ
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