[TowerTalk] Tower Paint

[Richard Solomon]

The guys at PJ2C have gotten tower painting down to a science (they do
paint quite
often). You might ask them about how to do it.
The last time I talked to one of them (and it was a while ago), I
think it entailed a full
body suit and a couple of big mittens to apply the paint.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 8:30 AM, Keith Dutson <kdutson at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I have done both.  The paint, no mater how good, cannot last like
> galvaniving.  Also, painting is a real chore when tower is fully erected.
>
> How long do you want the tower to last?
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of GALE STEWARD
> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:27 AM
> To: towertalk reflector
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Paint
>
> One of the big issues with re-galvanizing is the the entire tower system
> must be dismantled, transported twice, and then re-assembled. Towers can be
> painted in place. I figured that quality paint (I used Rust Bullet) that is
> used on the steel of offshore oil rigs is certainly a good choise for my
> tower.
>
> YMMV
>
> 73, Stew K3ND
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: George Dubovsky <n4ua.va at gmail.com>
> To: Keith Dutson <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: TowerTalk at contesting.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Paint
>
> I fall into the "don't paint it if it's galvanized" camp - if the
> galvanizing is in good shape, leave it alone and, if it's not, have it
> re-galvanized. Spray-on and brush-on cold galvanizing compounds *ARE* paint,
> albeit with loads of zinc as the filler, and they flake and chip just like
> any other paint will on poorly prepared surfaces. They don't compete at all
> with hot-dip galvanizing.
>
> 73,
>
> geo - n4ua
>
> On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Keith Dutson <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> If it's 55G, it's galvanized.  If it's rusty, I would have it
>> re-galvanized.
>>
>> I use paint only to make a tower more visible (white and red),
>> especially to pilots.  I don't think it mattewrs what kind of paint is
>> used, as lomg as it has a long life in the sun.
>>
>> I have 320 feet of 55G stacked on the ground, along with about 10K
>> feet Phillystran.  The tower has been down at least 15 years.  All
>> sections are painted either red or white.  I thought about taking the
>> paint off, but am still undecided.  All sections look good enough to put
> up without worry.
>>
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Missouri Guy
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:52 AM
>> To: tom at tomharke.com; TowerTalk at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Paint
>>
>> Don't paint it if it's galvanized!!!  Use a professional-grade
>> galvanizing spray or brush-on.  Properly applied, it works very well
>> and lasts a long time.  It's not cheap, but you won't have to re-do
>> the job and it doesn't flake or chip off like paint will.
>>
>> You can get a case of the stuff from
>> Aervoe Industries in Nevada:  www.aervoe.com/  If you live in/near a
>> large city, you might be able to find a local distributor of Aervoe
>> products.
>>
>> I have no financial interest in the company that I know about...just a
>> satisfied customer.
>>
>> 73,
>> Charlie, N0TT
>>
>> On Tue, 29 May 2012 07:58:19 -0500 Tom Harke <tom at tomharke.com> writes:
>> > I am looking for a recommendation for good paint for my used
>> > sections of Rohn 55 I plan on putting up.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Tom AA9A
>>
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