I'm cleaning as best I can all the contacts I run into on my old beast. Generally applying dielectric grease before reassembly... I did read not to do that on the contacts in the solenoid which is my next little project.
I am using CRC QD contact cleaner and the can suggests just spraying until the contact is clean but that doesn't sound right. I read about people abrading off/polishing the contacts. I've been using a brass brush but the bristles end up bending and it doesn't always fit well into the areas I am trying to clean. My questions are these:
Are there better tools? A significantly better cleaner? Is emory cloth or sandpaper appropriate? I also occasionally run into a contact where there is a copper colored coating of some kind applied - should I be treating those differently?
I think I looked through the right sections of the self-help for this info. Apologies in advance if I missed it.
Wulffe
I am using CRC QD contact cleaner and the can suggests just spraying until the contact is clean but that doesn't sound right. I read about people abrading off/polishing the contacts. I've been using a brass brush but the bristles end up bending and it doesn't always fit well into the areas I am trying to clean. My questions are these:
Are there better tools? A significantly better cleaner? Is emory cloth or sandpaper appropriate? I also occasionally run into a contact where there is a copper colored coating of some kind applied - should I be treating those differently?
I think I looked through the right sections of the self-help for this info. Apologies in advance if I missed it.
Wulffe