Contact Cleaner/Lubricant

[nashman]

I took a practice amp/combo in for service recently due to a distortion problem. I was told there was an oxidation problem ... just gave it a shot with "contact cleaner and lubricant". Apparently, this is recommended for input/output jacks and cleaning/lubricating pots on guitars. Any insights, cautions etc? I was thinking I would give the pots/jack on my Ray a shot ... but look for advise here first. Thanks in advance!

 

[jongitarz]

I use Deoxit or something like that. Bump this on Monday when I am back from vacation and I will double check. It is really good stuff. Dudley turned me on to this stuff. It's really good

 

[bovinehost]

Deoxit rocks.

Really good stuff for electronics.

 

[robobass13]

+1 on the deoxit, that stuff works miracles on scratchy pots and faders. I have had pots that I was sure needed to be replaced, a shot of deoxit and smooth and no noise.

 

[58super]

+1 on deoxit and caiglube. That stuff is great.

 

[nashman]

+1 on deoxit and caiglube. That stuff is great.

I see you are in Mississauga ... where do you buy it locally? Or do you order it online?

Thanks!

 

[nashman]

The only product I can find in Canada that's readily available is this ... (The Source in Canada = Radio Shack in the USA) ... The Source By Circuit City : Audio Cleaners - TUNER CLEANER SPRAY

 

[58super]

I see you are in Mississauga ... where do you buy it locally? Or do you order it online?

Thanks!

I buy it at Audio Operations in Mississauga on Orwell in the Cawthra/Dundas area and they are on the web. They are also a good source for Canare cable (I roll my own). I've also bought deoxit at the Mississauga Long & McQuade. For pots you need a lube because Deoxit just cleans and you will scratch up the pot over time unless you use a lube as well. The radioshack stuff works too but dexoit is by far the best. Because of the nature of the product it won't ship by air.

 

[nashman]

I found a Canadian distributor for CAIG

http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/soldertoolscleaner.html ... go to CAIG tab.

I ordered DeoxIT DN5 and DeoxIT FaderLube (what used to be called CaigLube)

FYI and thanks again to all for the input!

 

[58super]

I found a Canadian distributor for CAIG

http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/soldertoolscleaner.html ... go to CAIG tab.

I ordered DeoxIT DN5 and DeoxIT FaderLube (what used to be called CaigLube)

FYI and thanks again to all for the input!

But you'd have to go all the way to Oakville to get it.

 

[GassieBall]

I posted this in the dirty pots thread, but is this stuff similar? It may be a lot easier to get a hold of

RadioShack.com - Cables, Parts & Connectors: Chemicals, tape & adhesives: Cleaners & wipes: TV-Tuner/Control Cleaner & Lubricant

 

[robobass13]

I posted this in the dirty pots thread, but is this stuff similar? It may be a lot easier to get a hold of

RadioShack.com - Cables, Parts & Connectors: Chemicals, tape & adhesives: Cleaners & wipes: TV-Tuner/Control Cleaner & Lubricant

the stuff at radio shack is not the same, deoxit is much better. here is where you can buy deoxit:Home - CAIG Laboratories, Inc.

 

[bgavin]

Deoxit on contacts, such as jacks.
FaderLube on wipers, such as faders and pots.

WD40 on any parts you don't want to keep, or you want them to rust like hell.

 

[silverburst]

I bought Deoxit at my local Radio Shack. I used it to clean up the pots on a bunch of old Fender basses I sold awhile back. It works super-duper.

 

[GassieBall]

FaderLube? Can you use that in conjunction with Viagra? (OK, that was lame.)

 

[nashman]

But you'd have to go all the way to Oakville to get it.

They are actually sending via Canada Post ... it's OK to ship this product in-Country ... I think there is an issue shipping cross-border though.

 

[nashman]

FaderLube? Can you use that in conjunction with Viagra? (OK, that was lame.)

My Brother's friend uses Viagra. I asked him how he liked it ... he said he had to swallow the pill very quickly or he gets a stiff neck.

 

[narcispy]

My Brother's friend uses Viagra. I asked him how he liked it ... he said he had to swallow the pill very quickly or he gets a stiff neck.

Haha thats a good one