exoduse35
Sustaining Member
I am re finishing my mast at long last. It is in it's original white finish that is in remarkable shape considering its age. It does however have a large number of scrapes and gauges that are to the metal and a few spots where corrosion has began. The dilemma comes in deciding whether to sand it down and feather out the chips using the old paint as a primer. Or is it better to chemically strip the whole thing and start from scratch. My experience with auto finishes tells me that you can never get a better bond than the factory, but they work in steal and are set up for a much higher volume so can bake and dip and what ever to make it hold up. However the mast is a whole different animal and whatever was originally applied while holding up well may not be compatible with the best finishes available today. which I guess brings me to the questions of what is the best finish product? I have the ability to spray the product but is it going to be any better than a rolled and tipped job especially after figuring in the safety concerns involved? Thanks in advance for your replies, Edd
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