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 s
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, b
In the fiberglass boat world 2 part linear polyurethanes are generally considered the longest lasting although not cheap. Caution is advised during their application. Just follow the instructions and
My X50A has been up for 25+ years. I live in a HOA and so it was necessary to camouflage it. In the early '90s, I began using Rustoleum flat-black charcoal grill spray paint. It seems transparent el
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 EL87RL06S
Chuck, I also have a Diamond X-50NA. I researched the paint. Rustoleum wouldn't promise me there wasn't metal in the paint. I selected Krylon, either because they told me it didn't have metal or I ju
What didn't work for me was polyurethane. Boat paint is often polyurethane and very expensive. I do have some FG poles from an estate that are painted with plain latex exterior and they look great. S
Grant, Did you use a single part polyurethane or a two part product? Huge night and day difference between the chemistries. Im sitting in a marina right now where at least 95% of the fiberglass boats
Agree re boat painting, expensive and I'm told hard to work with, environment is critical. Particularly Imron, particularly in my way back boating years. Maybe easier now. My polyurethane was standar
My suggestion was based on 35 years at Boeing and 40 years owning and painting sailboats. However, if others have had good luck with $18 a quart consumer grade paint rather than the $70 a quart stuff
I have a steppir and I used marine hull paint. Expensive but highly durable. And the sky blue makes the antenna all but disappear Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> __________________________
On my STEPPIR I have used for many yrs Interlux BRIGHTSIDE polyurethane Sea Green #4247. Alan K9MBQ --Original Message-- _______________________________________________ ______________________________
Thanks for all of the respones. I'll be using some marine paint on the antenna. Although here in Illinois I may be able to find automotive paint easier than marine paint. Thanks and 73's Chuck K9LC
Do they have sunshine in northern Illinois - nearly every time I visit it's gloomy:) I am wondering if antenna manufactures such as SteppIR recommend coating their products before installation? Do th
The SteppIR poles are coated, and there is no recommendation for additional painting, but some folks do that. I was a bit concerned about the UV longevity of the heat shrink that goes over the tapere