[TowerTalk] Lubricant / protectant (Was tower winch lubricant)

[AA4NC@aol.com]

I agree with AA4LR and others about the relative worthlessness of WD40 as a lubricant. It does a great job of loosening rusted bolts, displacing water, however.

I have had good success in using a couple products that cross over from aviation - my other avocation.
Both are used for blocking corrosion on metallic surfaces, and seem to work well on tower and antenna applications:

Corrosion X - Will dissolve light rust and corrosion from aluminum and steel. Used mainly as a corrosion preventive on airplane interior aluminum structures.  

Boeshield - Made by Boeing - This has a waxy consistency and will repel water more than Corrosion X or similar products.

These are available from most Aircraft Supply Houses, many of which are on the web such as:
San-Val
Chief Aircraft Products
Aircraft and Spruce

73,

Will AA4NC / W4MR

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