jamesspencer_2001 Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 I have some telescopic poles for my hide and have to use a thin paint that sticks to metal. So on information recieved by you guys i went to halfords and got some paint. looks good but when you slide the poles up and down the paint comes off which is not good. Do any of you know where or what paint is the best for sticking to metal and staying there? Thanx Gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene molloy Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 James, Getting paint to adhere to Al is not easy, it's all to do with the oxide layer that forms on the metal surface. When it's done on an industrial scale the pretreatment process prior to painting is quite lengthy and complex, so the amateur is on a hiding to nothing. Frankly I wouldn't bother about it (I'm sure the pigeons dont) Just slop some mud on the bits that show, and ignore the ones that don't. Regards Eug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbus Polumbus Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 The mating surfaces of the poles will always rub off the paint so its best if you do as suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 If they are not bright enough to catch the sun, ignore it. Col Pol are you suggesting that when it goes quiet , during a days decoying, you sit and watch the surfaces of your poles mating ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 I made my own hide poles from some very light weight telescopic aluminium roller handles with a twist lock. The bottom section is covered with camo tape. The rest is covered by a long thin sock made from lightweight camo material. The sock acts as a cover, being fixed at the top it is free to run up and down, yet cover the shiny bits. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbus Polumbus Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 What a man does in his own hide is his business cranners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Pieman Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 James, wash the pole in vinegar (like you have on your chips), rinse them off, dry them and paint immediately It will remove the oxidation and allow the paint to 'mate' with the metal. :( Col Pol - you are one sick puppy :( PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbus Polumbus Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I know...... I know Mr P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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