Alex -
Are you going to take the boom down to the metal? I don't think you
need to. I refinished my mast and boom in 2001, and it has held up
perfectly.
<http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/newrig/mast/mast.htm> I did
put another coat of paint on it in 2008, but only because I had the rig
out for other reasons. It was in good shape.h The paint wasn't shiny
any more, but that wasn't a problem. I actually think Rust-O-Leum might
work just as well as Interlux one-part. Sealing the metal with
Alumiprep and Alodine worked really well, and you can see pics of the
labels for that stuff on my new tank page.
<http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/fuel/newtank/index.htm>
Your spin pole is a different matter. Is it anodized now? Those things
get banged up pretty often, and I'd bet paint would chip off.
When you say 'those long bolts' I'm assuming that you're talking about
your standing rig tang attachments. Without seeing the rig, I wouldn't
give advice as there's a number of ways those are built, and one can't
even be sure they're original.
Wal
On 7/8/2012 4:11 PM, Alex Giannelia wrote:
Part of my ongoing restoration has now focused on restoring the boom and spin
pole. What is the consensus for a re-finish:
1) Re-anodize?
2) Powder coat?
3) Aluminum primer, epoxy filler/primer and polyurethane?
One more question, how do you remove and reinstall those long bolts that go
through the spar and have a stiffening function when fixed close to where the
bails would be installed?
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