Anyone try this stuff "DeoxIT"

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andyofcolumbusmerkur
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Anyone try this stuff "DeoxIT"

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Used in the audio electronics world. Looks like a good product for cleaning a VAM or any potentiometer wiper element. This is from the Crutchfield website for 18 dollars a can.

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Re: Anyone try this stuff "DeoxIT"

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It works great, I’ve used it for many years in electronics. That red one has a higher cleaning aggressiveness so if the contacts are very dirty/bad that would be the one to use.
They also have a “gold” type which is slightly better for maintenance of pots etc. since it has less cleaner agent.
Parts express has these products and a great vendor I’ve used for years as well.
https://www.parts-express.com/search?or ... g%20deoxit
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Re: Anyone try this stuff "DeoxIT"

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As mentioned, used in stereo parts and seems to work very well on potentionmeters and contacts.
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