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Lukepiewalker 
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 Topic: My N12Posted: 16 May 07 at 10:13pm |
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I just painted my spare mast... I figure it'll be easier to see paint falling orf....
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Paramedic
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Posted: 16 May 07 at 9:18pm |
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There's nothing wrong with varnish for UV protection provided you put enough on. I suspect SMOD masts only get one coat, i'd use two as a minimum, preferably 3 which probably gives equivalent build up to one coat of paint. Car laquer is perfectly adequate and has the added advantage that it's hard in an hour - in this weather that's a godsend! I've been waiting 3 days to touch up my chipstow!! |
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andy_cherub
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Posted: 16 May 07 at 4:57pm |
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Theres some awesum West epoxy, cant remember which one it was! I used that when I built the scorpion instead of varnish - 3 years down the line havent touched it once and wont need re-doing for a long time (at the moment anyway!) As for your mast - carbon mast? Sand it down and use car laquer! |
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JimC
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Posted: 16 May 07 at 12:05am |
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On a boat that's already paintyed/varnished what was used last time is usually the best choice.
I never really trust varnish for UV protection - seen too many furry SMOD masts in the dinghy park. I use paint! |
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Guest
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Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0 |
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Posted: 15 May 07 at 6:29pm |
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Try the 12 forum - very helpful people ...
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giraffe
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Posted: 15 May 07 at 6:18pm |
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it is vital that you find out what was used originally and use the appropriate. do not put 2 pack paint/varnish on top of one pack paint/varnish. i recently did my carbon mast using 2 pack International Perfection varnish. Not the cheapest but high quality. it is important for the carbon spar that the coating has excellent UV protection.
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Smight at BBSC
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Posted: 15 May 07 at 6:15pm |
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Has anyone got any ideas as to what varnish to use, what paint is best to use and what's best for laquering the mast? Many Thanks George
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