Oxidation on Aluminum Parts

spoolman

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I'm in the process of restoring a Star Premo 4x5 camera and would like to kno what is the best way to remove the white powdery substance from the aluminum parts.

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Doug
 

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Doug,
I usually do light cleaning with window cleaner that has a little vinegar in it.

Found this link a few weeks back:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/3252244170/

Looks like alka seltzer really works wonders. Not sure what the Pentacon/Contax metal is - looks like nickel-plated steel(?), but I suspect the alka seltzer would work as well with aluminium.
 

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Flitz metal polish is, in general, a good product for cleaning/restoring older metal parts and not damaging them.
 
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