MK I electrical corrosion

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

Thanks for all the helpful responses on this.
Maybe I can even get my TV remote to work without rotating the batteries all the time!
Dan

From: "Ron Pieper" <rapieper@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>; "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: MK I electrical corrosion


> Dan, 
> 
> Caig Laboratories makes the good stuff, Deoxit, and variations on that theme.
> http://caig.com/
> 
> Many years ago I got a sample kit and am just now running out so I save it for electronics, not electrics.
> 
> First, I'd try one of them very small stainless wire bottle brushes to clean the fusebox contacts.  Then apply the Deoxit.
> 
> I've consistently used silicon dielectric grease on contacts, crimps, bulbs, etc. with good results.  Get the big tube, it's cheap.  :)
> 
> Ron
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Dan Bubb <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Scirocco List <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 8:11:57 AM
> Subject: MK I electrical corrosion
> 
> 
> I've run across a situation where the fuses in an 81 MK I will corrode over time and loose continuity. Twisting them restores the connection, but it's temporary.
> Happens on MK II light sockets also.
> 
> I imagine there is some sort of electrical grease out there that will prevent exposure to the elements and the corrosion but don't know where to find it.
> 
> Anybody have a product name and likely place to buy it?
> Thanks
> Dan
> 
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