[TowerTalk] cleaning aluminum beam elements

[Gene Smar]

Art:

     I agree with others who have advised against using steel wool.  For yet another alternative, you can use a Scotchbrite (plastic) scouring pad to clean your aluminum, then use another clean piece to apply the NoAlOx or similar anti-ox compound.  Don't use the same piece to clean the material and to apply the anti-ox - kind of defeats the purpose of cleaning.

     When you apply the anti-ox compound, rub it into the aluminum with the pad so there is a thin layer remaining.  Do not leave gobs of paste at the end of the assembly process.  


73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


From: Lonnie <nt6bvk7lm at cybertime.net>
Date: 2008/02/16 Sat AM 11:56:05 CST
To: markrob at mindspring.com, k5fnq at cox.net, Commtekman at aol.com
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] cleaning aluminum beam elements

Hello...I use 320 grit Silicone sandpaper(That's the whits stuff), use
anti-ox on the joints for all elements after sanding.  Then seal after
assembly with Krylon clear, use anti-ox on the joints for all elements and
all aluminum connections.  

Cheers....Lonnie (NT6B) 
 
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From: Commtekman at aol.com
Date: 2/16/2008 9:41:41 AM
To: markrob at mindspring.com;  k5fnq at cox.net
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] cleaning aluminum beam elements
 
I use "bronze wool" with WD-40.
Bob
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