[TowerTalk] Paint Fiberglass antennas?

[Samuel]

I suggest Clear Krylon spray in a can for fiberglass and aluminum 
antenna's...I've used it for over 30 years...Available at many stores 
and online...retired painter 40 years...Samuel


KD4ESV EL87RL06SB BRADENTON,FLORIDA

On 9/16/2020 4:03 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
>
> I'm no expert, but I suspect boat paint would be a reasonable choice.  
> Probably depends upon what kind of fiberglass (epoxy or polyester) was 
> used for the antenna.
>
> Not sure about northern Illinois, but here in southern Arizona at 
> 5,000 feet elevation UV eats unprotected fiberglass like it was 
> breakfast.  I have various paint roller poles, surplus mast tubes, and 
> shovel handles to prove it.
>
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
> On 9/16/2020 12:44 PM, Chuck Gooden wrote:
>>
>> I have a Diamond X50NA (2m/70cm) that I hope to put up before the 
>> snow flies here in N. Illinois.  Just wondering if it is recommended 
>> to paint fiberglass antennas to protect from UV/Sun damage?
>>
>> If so what kind of paint is recommended?
>>
>> Chuck K9LC
>
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