Antenna Fuzz

[eze2bme]

If anyone has an old fiberglass antenna that's beginning to get fuzzy due to age and the protective coating wearing off ... here's what Shakespeare says to do. Lightly sand the antenna to remove the fiberglass fuzz. Wipe down to remove the fuzz. Then paint with several coats of deck enamel or clear polyurethane. I did this today on two of my older antenna. I drilled a couple holes in an old 4x4 to hold the antenna ... sanded ... put on four coats of white deck enamel ... then reinstalled. (Fine sandpaper and a foam brush) There appears to be no difference in reception or broadcast. Oh ... don't forget to use latex gloves to prevent the fiberglass from getting into your pores.

 

[Bob Bradley]

Great suggestion. I always wondered if I could paint them. I have to lower my antennae to get under a bridge when I come and go, so I leave them in the down position at the dock. Invariably, I rub against them at least once a week.

 

[ELECTRA VI]

Thanks, I always wondered about that. I have been buying new antennas all these years.

 

[Genesis]

IMHO its not worth it.

How much of your time and trouble is $100 worth? That's the cost of a new Digital Marine antenna.... you do the math.

 

[Trojan]

I've been doing and telling people that for years. Works great. I just told someone here last week to do that. I use an epoxy paint though. It lasts longer. Bill