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Audio Discussion => DIY => Topic started by: papabearjew on June 11, 2013, 10:49:13 AM
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I just bought another tape deck selector box. Before I put it into service I want to clean it up a bit. I gave all the switches the Deoxit treatment but what about the phono jacks. Bearjew instructed me to use Brasso but I have issues with arthritis in my hands so that would be kind if rough. I was thinking of using my Dremel at relatively low speed with a small polishing bit and polishing compound...at least for the outside ground contact. Any other suggestions? What about the center positive contact?
Thanks
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Papa... look on Douglas Cables site. He has some cleaners especially made for that. http://www.douglasconnection.com/Connection-Cleaning-Kit-DCCCK.htm (http://www.douglasconnection.com/Connection-Cleaning-Kit-DCCCK.htm)
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Cloth soaked in deoxit for the outside, pipe cleaner with deoxit for the inside.
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Kingman, thanks for the info. Pretty clever looking devices. Will probably order a few to have them in the future. For now I think I'll try Reverend's suggestion as I'd like to get this done before June 18th. To use Deoxit on a rag or pipe cleaner do I spray directly on rag/pipe cleaner or into a cup first? Do I need to wear latex gloves before contact with Deoxit?
thx
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Deoxit can't hurt you. I'd spray it on a pipe cleaner and go at it.
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Thanks Kingman. Didn't want my skin to peel off!
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Nah, it's not that toxic. Just spray it on a cloth/rag and pipe cleaner.
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Thanks Reverend
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I've used a pipe cleaner with WD-40. Deoxit is great for pots, but the WD-40 seems more aggressive on the rust to me.
Those tools linked seem really clever, and not at all expensive. I may have to pick some up.
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Thanks Markshan. The jacks aren't really that bad. No rust just some discoloration. I figure it may work fine but might as well be proactive before I hook it up. My daughter-in-law is going to pick up pipe cleaners for me tomorrow.
Thanks everyone