[TowerTalk] Restoring Beam Antennas

[jacobsen_5 at msn.com]

Mike, W4XN, is restoring some antennas and trying to clean up the aluminum.

Mike, I've always used those green Scotch Brite scouring pads and water. It's a bit messy, but cleans 'em right up. The steel wool will leave behind little bits and pieces that will rust. For the insides, cut a narrow strip off and use it with a piece of wooden dowel to push it around. or some REALLY fine grit burnishing/aluminum oxide paper around a dowel.

As far as the anti-ox stuff, make a trip to your local Big Box store and get a tube of Ox-guard or No-ox or what ever they have for electrical connections. Just make sure it is ok for aluminum. A tube will go a loooonngggggggggg way. and lots cheaper.

Good luck with your project.

73
Jake K9WN