Electrical Contact Cleaner

Swan · 06-01-2018, 09:36 AM

I have my batteries out and so looking at the V-glide. there seems to be a build up of dust, dirt and grime from the last 18 years of use . I assume there is no problem on both sides blowing it out , spraying contact cleaner and blowing it out again to try and clean it up.

So before I do it ...Is there a problem ?

Dumb questions are always better dumb mistakes

NoleFan4Ever · 06-01-2018, 09:38 AM

Not at all..... I use contact (lectra) cleaner as it will not harm the plastic, electronics or leave any residue. (and it will probably have evaporated before you can get the air hose back to it)

NoleFan4Ever · 06-01-2018, 09:41 AM

And Swan, watch those little resistors on the back side, I have "blown" the porcelain off of mine before on accident...

Sergio · 06-01-2018, 09:42 AM

That is a good idea and since your VGlide is a Multi-Step potentiometer, You don't need to worry about residual and very flammable contact cleaner catching fire if you don't dry it all the way before using.

I would also add some dielectric grease on the copper pad surfaces.

Swan · 06-01-2018, 10:43 AM

thank you guys

NoleFan4Ever · 06-01-2018, 11:26 AM

Hey Swan, here is what I use (yes, I am a CRC guy) and it is non-flamable and residual free. This is all I ever use as it has been great over the years. You can pick it up at Advance Auto or most any parts place, but there are many generic types out there.

CRC Lectra Clean2.JPG

Ah flip it, I rotated it twice and it is still sideways, but you get the point.

06-01-2018, 09:36 AM	#1
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,239	Electrical Contact Cleaner I have my batteries out and so looking at the V-glide. there seems to be a build up of dust, dirt and grime from the last 18 years of use . I assume there is no problem on both sides blowing it out , spraying contact cleaner and blowing it out again to try and clean it up. So before I do it ...Is there a problem ? Dumb questions are always better dumb mistakes

06-01-2018, 09:38 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Electrical Contact Cleaner Not at all..... I use contact (lectra) cleaner as it will not harm the plastic, electronics or leave any residue. (and it will probably have evaporated before you can get the air hose back to it)

06-01-2018, 09:41 AM	#3
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Electrical Contact Cleaner And Swan, watch those little resistors on the back side, I have "blown" the porcelain off of mine before on accident...

06-01-2018, 09:42 AM	#4
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Electrical Contact Cleaner That is a good idea and since your VGlide is a Multi-Step potentiometer, You don't need to worry about residual and very flammable contact cleaner catching fire if you don't dry it all the way before using. I would also add some dielectric grease on the copper pad surfaces.

06-01-2018, 10:43 AM	#5
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,239	Re: Electrical Contact Cleaner thank you guys

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06-01-2018, 11:26 AM	#6
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Electrical Contact Cleaner Hey Swan, here is what I use (yes, I am a CRC guy) and it is non-flamable and residual free. This is all I ever use as it has been great over the years. You can pick it up at Advance Auto or most any parts place, but there are many generic types out there. CRC Lectra Clean2.JPG Ah flip it, I rotated it twice and it is still sideways, but you get the point.

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