1. What's the best product out there for cleaning, restoring and preserving
antenna aluminum? Brush-on? Spray-on?
I use a Scotch-brite pad instead of steel wool; the steel wool will leave
minute particles of aluminum embeded on the elements.
2. Is penetrox the best way to prevent oxidation on balun connections etc? Is
it a good idea to spray connections with non-metalic paints after applying
penetrox?
Mosley says that their compound is best because of their "Secret Sauce" that
they add; I have used NOALOX, made by Ideal for aluminum electrical wire with
good results.
3. Noalox is still used for aluminum element connections and so on -- are there
any new and improved compounds?
4. Do spray or brush-on aluminum preservative paints / laquers eventually crack
/ peal? Anything available that doesn't?
I used a clear acrylic spray made by Krylon with good results; I took down my
TA-33JR after being up for four years and it looked the same as the day I put
it up.
The tower is a U.S. Tower model HD555. It's been up for 5 years. What products
are best for cable lubrication, cleaning greasing the tower section contacts
etc? There are a few small rust spots on the tower and steel mast and was told
that Naval grease will do the trick. Is rustoleum paint a good product to use
after rust removal?
I used Rustoleum with very good results and the nice thing is that you do not
have to remove all of the rust - just wire brush the bad spots.
Hope this helps!
Gene, WØQFC
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