[TowerTalk] Protecting Aluminum Antennas

[john at kk9a.com]

I agree, why do you want it shinny? All of the 6061-T6 tubing that I buy
comes with a dull finish and it looks great in the air.

John


To:	towertalk at contesting.com
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Protecting Aluminum Antennas
From:	David Gilbert <xdavid at cis-broadband.com>
Date:	Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:03:23 -0700


Why on earth would you want it to be shiny? Seems like it would be more of
any eyesore to any neighbors that way. It certainly doesn't make any
difference electrically.

Dave   AB7E


On 3/18/2016 4:06 PM, Roger (K8RI) on TT wrote:
Is there anything that will keep an antenna shiny and bright, besides not
putting it up? I have often heard clear Krylon mentioned, but from my
experience, it is very short lived. Three coats, allowed to dry between
coats only lasted a few months if that. Around here (central MI) the shiny
Al turns to a dull finish in a month or two.

Alodyne does last and looks good, if you like a shiny gold color and have
both time and ambition. I have used Alodyne on aircraft elevator hinges.
It's a very labor intensive (tedious) process. The antenna would certainly
stand out.