HI Dave,
I do not know the exact answer, but do not use STEEL wool on aluminum, as
the "steel particle residue" will cause long term problems with the
aluminum joint...
73, DX, de
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On Sun, 19 Sep 1999, Dave Hough wrote:
>
> Learned today, the hard way, NOALOX needs to be applied lightly like a
> coat of
> gun oil and not like bearing grease.
>
> Took my X7 apart and the NOALOX formed a residue. Is there any way
> except steel
> wool and plenty of elbow grease to remove the residue. Have tried petroleum
> distillates and alcohol but no luck.
>
> Thanks. And here's to Dick Flanigan, W6OLD.
>
> 73,
> Dave Hough, KC7DM
> Elko, Nevada (South and East of Jackpot)
>
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