Scotch Bright is preferred. Steel slivers remaining in the aluminum *can*
accelerate bi-metalic corosion problems. Don't know how bad it can be in
actual practice, though.

--
Steve N, K,9;d, c. i My email has no u's.

"Mikey" wrote in message
...
Sure. You can clean up metal elements with fine steel wool, and re-seal
it
with varathane (or similar materials). Connection points can be cleaned
up
and treated with a conductive lube. If you're restoring an old antenna,
you'll also want to think about replacing all the hardware (nuts & bolts)
with stainless steel, if available.

- Mike KI6PR
El Rancho R.F., CA

"cme" wrote
Can one clean the elements on a antenna, to bring it back to its former
self
, as when it was new, with some steel wool or something. Oil the
attachment
point so they dont corrode.

Is there any mainenance tips one can do for an antenna.