[Public-list] Mast Finish Question

[Gordon Laco]

Good morning Andrew -

I would recommend phoning International Paints on their technical hot line;
they can give you info to help you figure out what is on the mast and how to
remove it.  The number will be on their web site.

Cheers - Gord #426 Surprise








> Our mast was painted white at some point, however the paint wearing thin
> or missing in many places, resulting in a splotchy appearance.  I'm
> thinking about pulling the stick in the spring to fix a couple things.
> While it is down, I would like to do something to clean up the
> appearance.  Any suggestions?
> 
> I don't have any preference between bare aluminum and painted, but I'd
> like it to be fairly clean and low maintenance once it is finished, so
> I'm leaning toward bare aluminum.  Are there any decent, easy to use,
> strippers out there that will leave a bare aluminum surface to gently
> oxidize and stabilize?  Any corrosion problems to worry about (we're in
> Annapolis if it makes a difference)?  If I decide not to pull the stick
> yet, is the process something I can do piecemeal from the chair?
> 
> If I have to paint it, I prefer to do it by hand, as I'm not planning on
> stripping all the fittings at once if I can help it.  Any suggestions
> for a good surface prep or paint?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andrew Cole
> Andante - #152  
> 
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