The Cushcraft manual addresses this --- at URL:
http://www.cushcraft.com/support/pdf/r5.pdf

Since it is in pdf I can't copy it so -- check there
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"blair thompson" wrote in message
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I'm certain this question must have been dealt with before,
but I recently acquired a Cushcraft R5 vertical which looks a bit
weather-beaten.

I was wondering whether, if I aerosol-sprayed the aluminum,
elements, with an appropriate color, it might impair the performance
of what is already a compromise antenna. I know radio waves don't care
about appearance, but I would like to "tart it up" a bit.

Thanks for any information.
73
Blair VE7HHH