[TowerTalk] Best Way to Shine Old Antennas

[n8de at thepoint.net]

If you use steel wool, then you MUST remove ANY trace of the steel  
particles before assembling the antenna or you will have problems with  
dielectric 'joints' and oxidation of the steel particles.

Scotchbrite works wonders with NO such problem.

73
Don
N8DE


Quoting DENNIS BRICKEY <n4dd at embarqmail.com>:

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> I have cleaned and shined several older oxidized yagis by first   
> spraying the parts with an acidic mag wheel cleaner from the local   
> auto parts store.  I allow it to foam for a couple of
>
> minutes, and then rinse thoroughly with a water hose.  This removes   
> all the old oxidation, dirt, etc.  I stole the idea from an HVAC   
> service man who used a weak solution of HCL
>
> and water to clean AC coils.
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>
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> I then use 0000 steel wool to shine/buff the aluminum tubing.
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> It is a pretty quick process that has worked well for me.  I have   
> experienced no pitting or aluminum degradation
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> Good Luck,
>
>
>
> Dennis
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