Carbon Masts

An update plus another question.

 

I’ve decide to paint the mast in question because.

I like the idea of reflecting as much of the heat as possible and complete UV protection.

Once rubbed back the finish still wasn’t great and would have looked patchy

I had some in the garage

 

Ill let everyone know if it all cracks and flakes off the first time I use it…

 

Any way next question.

 

What’s do people use as a barrier between the carbon and alli fittings when I put it all back together again? And how about screws and rivets etc.

 

Ian

the yellow stuff is called duralac and works well, but everything posible should be done to ensure fittings and rivets are not made of Alu Alloy

Ok quick update incase anyone else is in the same position.

I went with the paint option in the end for the reasons stated previously. 1 pack international with its associated primer. two coats of primer brushed on then sanded well back with two coats of top coat applied with a roller, sanded back lightly and then one final top coat.

The result is more than acceptable and so far after a couple of days messing about with the rig, and an evenings sailing, its standing up well.

Thanks for all the advice

Ian

Boys, boys, boys.... don't use duralac - it's horrible. The stuff to use is called Tefgel - works a treat, isn't yellow (it's actually a clear gel) and comes in nice friendly syringes so you only squeeze out the amount you need... you don't get huge quantities but then who ever used a lot of the duralac they paid out for? A lot of pro riggers are using this stuff now... 

Nearest to you is Seamark Nunn I think Rick... but it's distributed by Harken