[Antennas] Cleaning aluminum

[George, W5YR]

Just an observation that aluminum oxide is an excellent conductor so unless
cosmetics is the problem, the antenna will probably work fine "as is."
Connections are another issue, however, so they will need some missionary
work.

73, George W5YR
w5yr@att.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Tanton" <n4xy@earthlink.net>
To: "Dan Evans" <n9rla@yahoo.com>; "antennas" <antennas@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Antennas] Cleaning aluminum


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>
> I think vinegar and Scotchbrite would be fine Dan. Personally, I use two
> cleaners, both by Castrol: SuperClean Tough Task for 'regular' cleaning &
> degreasing; and SuperClean All Wheel Cleaner. The latter would be good for
> any serious cleaning on your aluminum. Both WILL remove some paint-so you
> have to be careful, and test first. SuperClean Tough Task is the BEST
> cleaner/degreaser I have ever seen (well... there are acetone and
> Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone). SuperClean All Wheel Cleaner is a meaner, foaming
> cleaner, that can remove some aluminum/etc. but is very effective on
> corroded or badly 'stained' aluminum/etc.
>
>
> 73 Ed Tanton N4XY <n4xy@earthlink.net>
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