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    After exhausting my supply of contact cleaner on my last 'repair' my friend bought me 3 cans of "contact cleaner with silicone" - I always used the "no silicone" stuff - any thoughts?
    I'm not old - I'm vintage

  • #2
    I wouldn't use it on potentiometers as it will dissolve the lubricant of the shaft.

    Switches & jacks should be o/k.

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    • #3
      Wow - Jazz P Bass, how did you know that is the exact brand that I use? MG Chemicals, a Canadian brand eh...
      So I need both types then - no silicone for the pots?
      I'm not old - I'm vintage

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      • #4
        I use Deoxit D5 for pots, jacks, sockets, connectors, etc.

        For faders I use fader lube.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Jazz P Bass View Post
          I use Deoxit D5 for pots, jacks, sockets, connectors, etc.

          For faders I use fader lube.
          Deoxit is great, I have a tiny bit of it - it's more expensive than illeagal drugs...

          I can get the MG stuff locally for $8 a can - but I'm confused when you say "I wouldn't use it on pots" - deconfuseme please...
          I'm not old - I'm vintage

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          • #6
            A can of Deoxit spray lasts me a long time, and that is in a commercial shop.

            You need not hose down the controls, just a tiny squirt is all you need.
            Education is what you're left with after you have forgotten what you have learned.

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