I was just at a web site with a product called edge guard the stuff is expensive. The site is :
Trimlok - Product Catalog
Only posting as a starting point for more research.
Since work has been so slow out here for me, I offered a friend assistance any time he wants to help him remove BUD s from peoples houses. Many folks out here are giving up the big dish because they can no longer get things like ESPN.
I know that there are other ways to receive those broadcasts, but the folks here are like most folks. They want simplicity, (spelled Directv or Dishnet).
With that in mind I offered my labor to assist him. My thinking is that I may run across some decent parts for big dishes. (paraclypse) I am sure there are other dishes here too. In fact I know he is going to a place to remove a 16 foot dish next week. Nothing worng with the dish. I suspect nothing wrong with the receiver either.
My point is this. There may come a time when I stumble across dish parts that are worth something. I am only interested in Paraclypse parts to keep mine running, and maybe a 922 receiver or two for backup.
If it works out and I am given the opportunity to help him out, I will post what I find.
However and keep this in mind. Shipping from will probably cost you your next born child. I know from having stuff shipped out here.
Small stuff like receivers, could be handled by the postal service, large stuff like mounts woiuld cost.
Here is an example. A couple of years ago I bought a 36 inch actuator (venture) for 385.00. Shipping to hawaii was 135..20.
If anything comes of it I will let everyone know what is being removed or disassembled. There may be some items of value for some folks...