Got my AX-7 in today. Why is it dirty?

[Metalloid]

I noticed that when I got my ax-7 today that it is somewhat dirty. There are brown and greenish spots inbetween the fins. Will this affect performance, and should I just use rubbing alcohol to remove it? Is nailpolish remover safe? Thanks

 

[SnowPunk98]

Prob not a big deal, im writing my review of it now, just use some alcohol and clean it but it shouldnt matter

 

[Metalloid]

How do I clean inbetween the fins?

 

[aphex]

Mine was like that as well, i tried using rubbing alchohol, didnt come off

 

[SuperPickle]

Copper oxidizes to green. Ever see a copper statue that looks all green? Technically, the copper-oxide will not conduct heat as well as CU alone, but this little bit of oxidation will affect performance pretty minimal. To get rid of it, hit it with a little fine sandpaper--220,400 or so will get rid of it in a flash.

 

[Metalloid]

That is true, but the aluminum has the green on it, the copper is fine. I tried cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and a q-tip but could only fit it in between some of the fins. Oh well, guess it will be ok. It just seems like if I'm gonna pay $30 for something than I want all that I can get out of it.

 

[spamsk8r]

Mine has funny colors and garbage too, but i dont believe that it would affect performance at all

 

[F155mph]

Try some the that CLR stuff that they sell at Kmart.