bholander
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I want to paint our in-motion satellite dome to match the coach. Would reception be affected? Thanks in advance....
Painting satellite dome
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Gary RV_Wizard
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Most domes, e.g. Winegard, say do not paint. There may be some paints that won't interfere with the satellite signal very much, but I don't know one to suggest. Unlike an open face dish, the signal has to pass through the dome, so you need a non-reflective paint that contains absolutely no metal compounds.
KVH says this:
"If you wish to paint the dome, use only non-metallic automotive paint without a primer coat. Any paint that contains metal will block satellite signals and impair reception."
You can usually get a different color dome from the manufacturer, at least black vs white and maybe a tan as well. It's just help on with a couple screws.
KVH says this:
"If you wish to paint the dome, use only non-metallic automotive paint without a primer coat. Any paint that contains metal will block satellite signals and impair reception."
You can usually get a different color dome from the manufacturer, at least black vs white and maybe a tan as well. It's just help on with a couple screws.
Molaker
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You should use paint formulated for that purpose. Paints with high metal content can block signal. I recommend you check with the dome mfgr.
BernieD
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Travel Supreme had painted all of it's models with King Domes. Mine is painted silver/gray. It doesn't seem to affect reception.
Molaker
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The big question would be, "What kind of paint did they use?" It is highly unlikely they used a paint with metalic content.BernieD said:
JerArdra
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We once had a painted dome and the paint made the morning dew stick more than on an unpainted dome.
BernieD
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They used the same paint as the body and I can't remember ever having a dew issue. Light rain or early stages of heavier rain, yes. But dew, no.
