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Title: Paint for carbon mast
Post by: martin 1262 on 30 Mar 2008, 11:31

I have a carbon mast which needs a coat of paint, as it is starting to look tatty. What is the best paint to use, anyones experience would be welcomed.

Martin

Title: Re: Paint for carbon mast
Post by: Martin on 31 Mar 2008, 08:53

You might want to follow the coversation going on over at http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3887&PN=1&TPN=1

Title: Re: Paint for carbon mast
Post by: Mikey C on 31 Mar 2008, 09:05

Basically, anything 2 pack. Polyeurethane or acrylic is fine. If its a pre-preg mast colour won't matter.

Cheers

Mike

Title: Re: Paint for carbon mast
Post by: martin 1262 on 31 Mar 2008, 09:10

Thanks Martin. Spooky they started the thread about same time as me! It seems that white is best as it does not absorb heat, white seems to make sense, and they suggest 2 pot. It that what anyone would recommend?

Title: Re: Paint for carbon mast
Post by: FuzzyDuck on 31 Mar 2008, 12:02

I have just painted my carbon boom with white 2 pack on the recommendation of a mate who is in the highvolume carbon manufacturing industry (matrix composites). Just rub it down well first.

Simon
3413

Title: Re: Paint for carbon mast
Post by: martin 1262 on 03 Feb 2008, 08:10

Guys,

Thanks for your help, will take on board all the comments,

Regards

martin

National 12

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