Some clarification is in order.
My concern is not corrosion of the tower, mast and antenna. It is to make them
"stealthier" and not glint in the sun!
While we hams might and likely do enjoy the prominence our antennas play in the
sun, my neighbors might prove a bit less enamored!
So the question is... what colors and paint brands/types do you recommend to
paint the aluminum roof tower, mast and possibly antenna in order to make them
less obvious!
Thanks in advance,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
Original Message:
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From: LEE R. WICAL leewical@lava.net
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 11:25:31 -1000
To: wd3q@erols.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Painting a Roof Tower and Antenna?
Eric:
Might I suggest you use "LPS" Cold Galvanize (85% PURE ZINC)corrosion
inhibitor paint, comes in a 14 OZ spray can and MAY be obtained at MOST ACE
hardware or HOME DEPOT stores I've found. It states a three-year
protection, but I've found it lasts longer than that. Only second painting
in 30-yrs. I've used it on my cyclone fensing too. I have much salt air
corrosion here in Hawai'i!
It is manufactured by LPS Labs, Inc 1(800) 241-8334 (who may suggest an
outlet store near you)
Lee KH6BZF
If you use At 01:12 AM 2/4/02 -0500, you wrote:
>
>I'm thinking about painting my roof tower and C3-SS and EF-140 antennas
>when I move things around up there this spring.
>
>Any recommendations as to color and methodology? I heard that GRAY is
>best, but am not sure where that suggestion came from. I'm on an 1/8
>acre city (all detached homes) -- we call it "urban suburban". Trees
>are in t 70 ft range.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Eric W3DQ
>Washington, DC
>
>
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