What to do about a weathered fiberglass base antenna?

[Red 5]

Just scored a free imax looking antenna, but the finish coat is looking a little long in the tooth. Anything I can do? Gel coat? Electrical tape? Thanks!

 

[vkrules]

Yes you can gel coat it or tape it. I like to paint mine with a rattle can from the Auto store. Dont use metallic paints

 

[Red 5]

Just scored a free imax looking antenna, but the finish coat is looking a little long in the tooth. Anything I can do? Gel coat? Electrical tape? Thanks!

 

[Red 5]

Yes you can gel coat it or tape it. I like to paint mine with a rattle can from the Auto store. Dont use metallic paints

Thanks! I'll do it! Just found out it's a Shakespeare.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Lightly sand it with 220 grit paper or steel wool (wear gloves!) and give it several coats of marine grade spar varnish. Any hardware store should carry it. It is meant to last a long time in the sun and salty environment. That's what I have used for years.

 

[hotrod]

Lightly sand it with 220 grit paper or steel wool (wear gloves!) and give it several coats of marine grade spar varnish. Any hardware store should carry it. It is meant to last a long time in the sun and salty environment. That's what I have used for years.

i agree with this. mine was done up in flat black . never seen it at night unless right under it.lol

 

[murdog]

i agree with this. mine was done up in flat black . never seen it at night unless right under it.lol

A couple coats of fiberglass resin sanding in between the coats will last a long time have done many .
Resin is not cheap any longer !!!!

 

[Groundhog KSS-2012]

Just scored a free imax looking antenna, but the finish coat is looking a little long in the tooth. Anything I can do? Gel coat? Electrical tape? Thanks!

Buy a new one?
You can still find cheap ones.

 

[Lomchivok]

Polyester resin or gelcoat. You can use a green 3m scrubbie to sand it down. Yes, definatly wear gloves...fiberglass slivers suck. What ever you use make sure it has a UV blocker or buy the UV blocker additive. If you use gelcoat make sure you add surfacing agent or it will remain sticky...Made my Antron 99 look like new.

 

[AudioShockwav]

I have used both Marine grade Spar Urethane and spray on Plasti-dip.
The plasti-dip works good on mobile antennas.

73
Jeff

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I have used both Marine grade Spar Urethane and spray on Plasti-dip.
The plasti-dip works good on mobile antennas.

73
Jeff

I second using the marine spar varnish. I have used it on a few fibreglass antennas after a light sanding, and it has lasted for many years.