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dics 
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 Topic: Carbon MastsPosted: 15 Aug 06 at 9:18am |
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No it's not Back to Black. I used to use that but this is a newer one and I think it could be better - I don't think Back to Black has a UVA & UVB protector in it. Also it didn't get my mast from grey to back either as the new stuff I use does. I'll look at a can tonight and get the name - I think I got one at home.
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fizzicist
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 8:49pm |
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Thats the stuff - I use it on mine as well - apply it twice per season and it's far less hassle than varnish.
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Jamie600
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 5:24pm |
Is it Back To Black?
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Adam@LDC
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 12:28pm |
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To re varnish Carbon Masts, you require a two pot varnish. ie International Perfection or SP UltraVar. The reason you require the two pot varnish is that they have the stretch and UV properties required for masts. Some cheaper 1pot varnishes say they have UV protection but will flake off as soon as you put rig tension. Interestingly the New Holmenknol range of polishes and lubes are UV stable, so there Sport Polish can be used on the mast, instead of varnish. |
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dics
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 12:26pm |
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I use a a spray for car trim. You can get it from Halfords about £5 a can. One can does my mast. Forget the name of the product but it is by Turtlewax and specifies on the back that it has UVA & UVB block in the product (read the label before use!). Easier than vanishing and doesn't crack. Don't know if it's any better or worse than vanish. |
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stuarthop
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 11:54am |
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mine needs re varinshing aswell, its had two pot varnish on it before but i really cant afford the stuff at the moment, will clear laquer you put over car paint do the job?
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JimC
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 9:25am |
yeah one pot will work fine, two pot ought to last longer. All the usual preparation nonsense applies to two pot, also it doesn't sit well on every previously painted/varnished surface and is more finicky in general. I don't know whether 2pot will react with the existing varnish on your stick: I've only ever put it on new masts without varnish. I've just slung it on without undercoat but with a carfeully prepared surface. |
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ifoxwell
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 9:12am |
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Thanks Jim. Does it need any special priming or preparation? I have some of the standard 1 part, enamel type of paint in the garage. Does this work. Stuck to the boat it went on amazingly well! |
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JimC
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 8:04am |
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More varnish? But actually I don't trust varnish to keep the UV off carbon sticks properly. I use international two pot paint by preference and accept the weight.
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ifoxwell
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Posted: 14 Aug 06 at 7:53am |
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Some advice please Whats the best way of re-finishing a carbon mast where the varnish (if thats what it is) is flaking off Ian |
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