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Old August 12th 03, 03:50 AM
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I have an NMO magmount which has a bit of corrosion on the threads and the part
where the antenna makes contact. The threads of the antenna also are a bit
corroded. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner/method to remove this corrosion?
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I used steel wool and WD-40. It really works great.

VHFRadioBuff wrote:

I have an NMO magmount which has a bit of corrosion on the threads and the part
where the antenna makes contact. The threads of the antenna also are a bit
corroded. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner/method to remove this corrosion?
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Old August 13th 03, 03:27 PM
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On 12 Aug 2003 02:50:35 GMT, pamme (VHFRadioBuff)
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I have an NMO magmount which has a bit of corrosion on the threads and the part
where the antenna makes contact. The threads of the antenna also are a bit
corroded. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner/method to remove this corrosion?
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I'd just stop at the grocery or hardware store and pick up a can of
Brasso. Shined up my old brass military buckles very nicely, and
should do a fine job on whatever metal your antenna is made of.

It removes the corrosion very easily with a rag, and doesn't harm the
skin.

Bob
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