On Wed, 5 May 2004 19:02:32 +0000 (UTC), (Geoffrey
S. Mendelson) wrote:

In article , Larry Gagnon wrote:
I need to solder a new section of 14 gauge copper antenna wire to a
very old section of wire that is highly tarnished and very old. Other
than pulling each strand apart and attempting to sand off the tarnish
is there an easier way to remove it so that I can solder it
effectively?

Soak it in Coca-Cola.

I used to pour Coke on my corroded car battery terminals. Sure cleaned
'em up. Makes ya wonder, tho', what Coke must do to your stomach :-(

Bob
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Geoff.