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Why are aluminum mast painted?
If you answer to protect from corrosion, then why is the inside of the mast not painted? The interior would get salt spray from all the holes in the mast and would not get the benefit of a rain shower or wash down. Now if the mast is anodized, I could see how that could provide good corrosion protection- and look good for a long time. Paint seems to be just a maintenance problem.
My mast is painted, and needs to be repainted. Should I just strip the paint and leave as bare aluminum?
If you answer to protect from corrosion, then why is the inside of the mast not painted? The interior would get salt spray from all the holes in the mast and would not get the benefit of a rain shower or wash down. Now if the mast is anodized, I could see how that could provide good corrosion protection- and look good for a long time. Paint seems to be just a maintenance problem.
My mast is painted, and needs to be repainted. Should I just strip the paint and leave as bare aluminum?