[TowerTalk] Aluminum tarnish removal

[Larry WA9VRH]

Hi Jamie,

I have had good luck with S.O.S. steel wool soap pads.  I know people get 
freaked out about the steel part but I never found that to be an issue. 
Cleaned up a couple of TA-33's and also a 40' Heights Aluminum towers.  This 
was a real mistake but once I started I had to finish as it looked so good I 
had no choice!

73 Larry WA9VRH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James C. Hall, MD" <heartdoc at nwtcc.com>
To: "'TowerTalk List'" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 6:21 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Aluminum tarnish removal


> Hi All:
>
>
>
> I noticed this past FD that my F12 C3S had a bit of tarnish that was 
> causing
> some resistance when trying to nest the tubes after the event. I know I
> probably should have been doing this all along, but what is the consensus 
> on
> aluminum oxidation and tarnish removal ? I've tried Scotchbrite pads,
> Brasso, and Maaso metal polish. The Brasso works the best but really takes
> some elbow grease. I worked for a few hours today and got a couple of
> elements looking reasonable but with a few residual tarnish spots. I was
> beat after that !
>
>
>
> There's got to be a better way. I have some Tarn-X, but it says not to use
> it on aluminum.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Jamie
>
> WB4YDL
>
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