Hello, all -
Yes, the primer referenced below has proven to be quite good for the
purpose. For blending in with foliage, we have had very good experience
covering the primer with Krylon 8143. It a non-reflective, flat paint
intended for concealing vehicles, etc. The color is "olive drab", which
will come as no surprise to those who have served in the army. The Rustoeum
primer has been easy to find at Home Depot, and the Krylon camouflage has
been easy to find at Ace Hardware.
Vy 73, Ken Hirschberg,
President, CAL-AV
----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Kincade" <w5kp@swbell.net>
To: <k6sdw@arrl.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Painting antennas, need advice
>
> For what it's worth, on their website under Appendix F, Tech Manual for
the
> 30M dipole, Cal-Av recommends 2 coats of Rustoleum Light Gray Primer,
> #2081 - after cleaning with scotchbrite pads and MEK solvent.
> 73, Jerry W5KP
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Eddy Avila <k6sdw@hotmail.com>
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 8:31 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Painting antennas, need advice
>
>
> >
> > Well, the xyl is up in arms about my new 32' butternut vertical in the
> back
> > yard!!! G A D!!
> >
> > So, I'm afraid I need to paint the damn thing, probably green so its not
> so
> > "bright" in her landscape. Any suggestions on a paint manufacturer? I've
> > heard many paints contain metal particles which I would guess would be a
> bad
> > thing on the antenna and should be avoided?
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions/experiences --
> >
> > 73...../ed
> >
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