[Lowfer] Cleaning a large air variable

[N8OOU]

Andy,

I had fairly good luck on an old motorcycle to get the aluminum parts 
closer to a new look by using "Aluminum Jelly" with various brushes, and 
a lot of elbow grease. It looks like Aluminum Jelly is now a Locktite 
product and still available. The info is on the Locktite web page. I 
don't know if it is made now with the same formula as it was 30+ years ago.

It likely would be best to disassemble it to make sure that the cleaner 
gets fully washed away.

Good luck

73   de   N8OOU - Mike Meek

On 11/19/2016 02:54 PM, Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> This large air variable was recently put into my possession, and I need to safely clean it
> for future use..
>
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/49203948/Capacitor%20Full%20View.jpg
>
> As the photo shows, it is very corroded from years of storage. It is long enough to stand
> on its end in a 5 gallon bucket. Considering a tooth brush and mean green..
> Suggestions appreciated.
>
> 73:
>
> Andy - KU4XR
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