Antenna Painting Instructions
The following is courtesy Celwave This is what I received when I asked them for a recommendation of what to use in refinishing my 18 year old PD455
Celwave receives requests for advice about refinishing weathered antenna radomes or changing the radome color for aesthetic reasons. We do not take a position on any manufacturer's paint. However, Sherwin-Williams seems to make a product, which should be compatible with radomes and not interfere with the antenna's electrical performance. The following suggestions are not a substitute for detailed instructions and mix ratios provided by the paint manufacturer.
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RADOME MATERIAL (Standard Color) |
CELWAVE PRODUCT LINE |
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1. Spun Epoxy Fiberglass (Blue) |
Penetrator Antennas (AxR, BxR Series) |
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2. Polyester Impregnated Fiberglass (White) |
Stationmaster Antennas (PDxx Omni Series.) |
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3. Polyester Impregnated Fiberglass (Grey) |
FR CELlite Panel Antennas (AP18, 19 Series) |
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4. ASA (Grey) |
FR CELlite Panel Antennas (AP90 Series) |
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5. AES/ABS (White or Grey) |
US Panel Antennas (Other APxx Models) |
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6. Gel Coated Fiberglass Tubing (White) |
Marine Antennas (Cel-1, 3 etc.) |
Notes:
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FOR RADOME MATERIAL |
USE THIS FINISH |
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#1, #2, #3 |
Primer and Top Coat |
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#4, #5 |
Primer may be required ---- |
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(Top Coat retention may be tested with adhesive tape after paint dries) |
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#6 |
Requires Pre-Treat (Acid Etch) to remove gloss, then Primer and Top Coat |
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PRODUCTS:
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Etch |
P60G2 "Wash Primer" |
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Primer |
D61H75 "Polane 2.8 Plus Spray Fil" |
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Top Coat |
Polane Type "HS 2.8 Plus Polyurethane" |
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Removal of surface contamination is normally accomplished by using an alcohol solvent, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, or butanol. A ten percent solution of methyl ethyl ketone in water can also be used whenever stubborn oil or grease is encountered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Painting to be done indoors, as the uncured product is sensitive to moisture. Apply one coat of Polane 2.8 Plus Spray Fil D61H75 Primer. It is designed to fill and/or hide profile and surface imperfections on metal castings, structural foam, plastic and wood. Apply one coat of Polane HS 2.8 Plus Polyurethane Enamel Monochromatic Intermix Color System F63 Series.
FOR FURTHER S-W PRODUCT INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rev: #5 10/05/98 DLS
File: PAINT.doc
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