how to condition aluminum

[panhandlehunter]

How do you condition a plain alumimum call and what do you use?  I have an aluminum pot call but i really cant get it to make good sounds.

[bird]

How do you condition a plain alumimum call and what do you use?  I have an aluminum pot call but i really cant get it to make good sounds.

Alcohol Wipes.... You can get them at any place that sells diabetic supplies.  Walmart, your local pharmacy, etc....

[doepee]

anodized alum. you use alcohol wipes, I believe that you use scotchbrite or a fine grit sandpaper on regular alum.. I dont have nothing but anodized myself...

[lightsoutcalls]

anodized alum. you use alcohol wipes, I believe that you use scotchbrite or a fine grit sandpaper on regular alum.. I dont have nothing but anodized myself...

I don't use the plain (silver) aluminum anymore.  I do have an older plain aluminum call that I made years ago.  When I pull it off the shelf to play, I end up using scotchbrite or 320 grit sandpaper.  I would have to agree with doepee on this one.

[WillowRidgeCalls]

On plain alum. I use emery paper and or the brown scotchbrite pad. On anodized alum. use a alcohol pad. Most importantly keep your striker tip clean.

[savduck]

I sand them both with a 220 grit sand paper. you got to sand circles and not lines.