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Default Galvanic corrosion
On Sat, 17 May 2014 11:46:09 -0400, wrote:

That white stuff is what is bonding his screws to the aluminum. #6 or #8
screws are easily broken, especially when bedded in thick aluminum. He's
got a job on his hands.

PB Blaster will cut through the white stuff.

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That and a good sharp rap with a hammer will sometimes break the bond
if it's not too far gone.
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