Carbon Fibre Mast Rash

[Llafurio]

Gareth,

this is the stuff I have put on my masts, and it still serves, for 17 years now. A few duff spots, but no loose fibres. C.
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[MarkF]

Thanks for the detailed info, Gareth. I am planning the same job, but probably in white if it's available, partly 'cos I like it and also the mast hopefully won't heat up as much in direct sunlight.

I just wondered if painting the mast can hinder any future repairs, or can it be carefully sanded off?

Also, for gunter rigs, will the parrel beads wear off the paint quickly, compared with using a mast track?

[garethrow]

Good to hear this has been helpful Mark

I assume it should be easy to sand back / off any paint in the event of repairs. I don't konw about parrel beads wear - but assume that they will have a detrimental effect.

If using white paint - thre is a white primer to go with it. Tip when using he primer - give it a good stir first as it has quite a high solid content which tends to settle at the bottom of the tin.

Happy painting.

Regards

Gareth Rowlands
GRP BR20 Halen Y Mor

[TheOldDuffer]

Has anyone voiced the possibility of painting with West Epoxy (maybe thinned)?

Nevermind, still UV degradable