keeping cleaned pots quiet

[Randall]

I live in a very humid area (SWFL), and I see a lot more failures from oxidized pots and switching jacks, etc than I did when I lived in New England. I use De Oxit D5 to clean pots and jacks, but I wonder if guys are using a second product to seal and protect after cleaning to lengthen the time these parts will work before oxidizing again. I have a little sprayer of De Oxit S5 sealer, but I'm not sure if it is the way to go for pots?

[olddawg]

D5 leaves a lubricant/sealant residue.

[TimmyP1955]

I use CRC QD electronic cleaner. It leaves no residue, so you can really hose pots out with no mess.

Note that DC on a pot (say from leaky coupling caps) can cause it to get noisy.

[nickb]

Isn't CRC QD basically gasoline? I wouldn't put that anywhere near a pot.

[Mark Black]

I had best long-term results with Caig F5 'Faderlube" for pots. Sometimes on its own, sometimes following a D5 treatment depending on severity of the problem.

[g1]

I'll second that F5 faderlube suggestion. It's much more viscous than the D5.

[Randall]

I have a old can of Caig "CaiLube MCL" moving contact lubricant which I think may be the old F5?

[Mark Black]

I have a old can of Caig "CaiLube MCL" moving contact lubricant which I think may be the old F5?

I believe that is true.

[g1]

Yes, same product, different name. "NOTE: (Name change in 2006: From CaiLube MCL to DeoxIT FaderLube, part numbers remain the same)".
CaiLube MCL

[TimmyP1955]

Isn't CRC QD basically gasoline? I wouldn't put that anywhere near a pot.

Not close at all. I've yet to find any material or finish that was not QD safe (unlike BrakeKleen).

[nickb]

Not close at all. I've yet to find any material or finish that was not QD safe (unlike BrakeKleen).

You sure? According to the MSDS it's 70-80% naphtha (petroleum).

[Amish Mel]

This is a brand new amp, no way the pots should be dirty already, but I will try with some pot spray I have.

[nickb]

This is a brand new amp, no way the pots should be dirty already, but I will try with some pot spray I have.

I would not do that. If it's new then get it repaired under warranty.

BTW, I see spraying pots as a measure of last resort to be used when no replacement is available.