entropy
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posted December 24, 2003 01:45 AM
electrical contact cleaner: what's the best????
my trailer lights are flaky cause the connector to the car is oxidized?
Is there some stuff that I can spray into the connector which will clean it up???
A google search gives plenty o' products, but i was hoping one of youse guys would have a solid recommendation.
Thanks
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Koz
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posted December 24, 2003 03:54 AM
Any contact cleaner, then use dielectric compound/grease.
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ozzy
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posted December 24, 2003 04:45 AM
I have never found a contact cleaner that will remove oxidation, just oil type films.
I use a wire brush, emery cloth scothc brite, or other fine abrasive that will fit the purpose and polish off the corrosion.
Then I use silicon dielectric grease to help prevent future problems.
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posted December 24, 2003 04:47 AM
Entrophy.. there are rust convertor solutions available... I dont know if Home Depot has them... but basically you can just brush it on or spray it and it coats it with zinc.
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entropy
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posted December 24, 2003 07:46 AM
TB , Oz & Koz,
there's the solution! first the rust convertor, then the dielectric spray!!!
thanks!
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posted December 24, 2003 09:40 AM
 Edited By: VincentHill on 24 Dec 2003 09:41
I got a small Kit from the Porsche parts people in the Midwest Tweeks! http://www.tweeks.com/ or Performance Products on the west coast http://www.performanceproducts.com/, It contained about 6 small tools. All stainless steel. They were different sizes of brushes that fit light bulb sockets, large connectors and some as small as "Q" Tips! I wrapped a papertowel around the piece I was working on sprayed a little brake cleaner and used the tools! Sprayed a little more when finished and blow dry! Used the grease afterward.
TARNAX (How ever you spell it) that you can get from the drug stores in the sliver cleaning section is something you can dip the metal into and it will remove all oxidation! The spray with contact cleaner and use the grease when dry!
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posted December 24, 2003 12:26 PM
Zep " ID RED"!!!
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posted December 24, 2003 02:50 PM
Vincent, Tarnax? sounds like a winner, Thanks!
JC: what is Zep, ID Red????
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posted December 25, 2003 06:48 AM
Vincent, thanks for the link! Just what I have wanted many times in the past.
Merry Christmas to all.
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posted December 25, 2003 11:37 AM
Edited By: wilson1 on 25 Dec 2003 11:39
CRC is good get it at murrys auto parts get more for your money and of course after treatment use dialelectric grease
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posted December 25, 2003 04:14 PM
After thinking about it, I think it was Performance Products! Remember, we have a 1976 Porsche 911"S" and I was able to clean "EVERY" Electrical connection and the small (Just bigger than a tooth Brush) stainless brush is what I use to clean small tight areas to weld Aluminum!
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