White carbon mast have a tendency to show wear and tear while black ones tend to cover this up. Does a black carbon mast (factory finish) degrade in the sun (environment) anymore than say a white mast? <br><br>Mark
<br>Inter 20 no. 274
<br>Houston, TX

Mark
<br>I have had my black mast for 2.5 years. It is still in great shape and seems no different than a white mast. I haven't touched it with wax/polish or anything. I have touched up a few spots with paint that came with the boat.
<br>N20 #252
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some epoxies do not hold up well in the sun and heat. most epoxy does not have a uv filter.<br><br>

Mark,
<br>My understanding is as follows:-
<br>Carbon masts that are made from pre-preg carbon can have a UV filter in the pre-preg resin so they do not need to be protected from the UV with Paint.
<br>If the resin is not pre-preg it will need some kind of cover. Either a seperate clear UV filter or pigmented paint as a two pack polyurethane.<br><br>

Mark, I see you're in Houston. We are moving there. Could you please contact me?
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<br>thanks
<br>t.<br><br>