On 7/12/2010 7:22 PM, DENNIS BRICKEY wrote:
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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
>
Which when purchased as Muratic Acid is much cheaper. Of course it
removes metal as well as the oxides.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> and water to clean AC coils.
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>
>
> I then use 0000 steel wool to shine/buff the aluminum tubing.
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>
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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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