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caveat emptor on contact cleaners and enhancers

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Somewhere in the past there was a thread reviewing all the contact cleaners and enhancers out there. The thread said you had to be very careful about using them. I can't find this thread.

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paralysis by analysis - lokie 07:52:55 05/18/21 (2)
Hey... I'm in the same boat. I have what's called paralysis by analysis.

Every-time I hear someone swear by one, another person says it sucks and will leave residue etc..

I'm particularly interested in cleaning copper, if that matters.

Maybe use whatever and then a final clean with alcohol to clear any remaining residue?
- RE: paralysis by analysis - audioeyedoc 14:51:48 05/21/21 (0)
  If it loose copper parts and connections-I soaked my Cardas binding speaker terminals (solid copper) in a bowl of white vinegar .It removed all of the discoloration and looks good as new. Brass,too. Got the info off of Youtube. No side effects. Cheap.
- RE: paralysis by analysis - Uncle Mike 15:09:43 05/19/21 (0)
  "I'm particularly interested in cleaning copper, if that matters."
  Don't be Skeered....
  For large areas this works nicely:
  https://www.crcindustries.com/products/lectra-cleanr-3000-electric-parts-cleaner-19-wt-oz-1750521.html
  For connectors, relays, breakers, etc. use this:
  https://www.crcindustries.com/products/qd-174-electronic-cleaner-11-wt-oz-05103.html
  For controls such as pots, switches and contacts on test equipment or "audio gear" this was/is still the preferred:
  https://caig.com/deoxit-d-series/
  After spending years in industrial electric / electronics they were always the go-to cleaners to use.
  It sucks to get old. It really sucks to get old and bitter.
  
  Edits: 05/19/21 05/19/21
RE: caveat emptor on contact cleaners and enhancers - 6bq5 08:44:19 05/15/21 (0)
what is your question about them?

There are issues with some pots and components -
as well as some cleaners-
Happy Listening

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