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How do you clean old jacks and connectors? and any other old amp rejuvenation suggestions

post #1 of 9
9/30/08 at 6:43pm
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So I picked up this beast of an optonica amp together with a tuner but the jacks are pretty corroded (they are matte, not rusty). There is also a 1/8th on the fornt that I haven't checked. What should I use to clean them? + Do you have any other suggestions in revamping without spending too much (it's for my roommates). Thanks
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post #2 of 9
9/30/08 at 6:47pm
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So I picked up this beast of an optonica amp together with a tuner but the jacks are pretty corroded (they are matte, not rusty). There is also a 1/8th on the fornt that I haven't checked. What should I use to clean them? + Do you have any other suggestions in revamping without spending too much (it's for my roommates). Thanks

if you're talking about the RCA outs then use Brasso
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post #3 of 9
9/30/08 at 6:51pm
Brasso leaves residue though...you can pick up some Caig Deoxit if you want to spend a bit, or go to home depot or the like and get some electrical contact cleaner (usually in the automotive section at OSH) for much less. Just don't huff it.
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post #4 of 9
9/30/08 at 7:17pm
would 99.9% isopropyl alcohol do much for this type of job (for future reference)?
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post #5 of 9
9/30/08 at 7:26pm
I've used it, yeah...it doesn't do a great job, but it gets sticky stuff and dust off well. Not a whole lot for oxidization though. Also, keep it away from plastic, as it'll really F it up.
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post #6 of 9
9/30/08 at 7:47pm
Deoxit.
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post #7 of 9
9/30/08 at 7:57pm
go to an auto store and get battery terminal cleaner spray
then wipe clean with alcohol

or if u want to be ghetto, just use scotch brite then buff it with a cloth
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post #8 of 9
10/1/08 at 12:26pm
Alcohol and a soft cloth
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post #9 of 9
10/1/08 at 12:38pm
I just went over my whole system with Caig DeoxIT Gold GN5, and it works wonders. Amazing value 'tweak' for the price, especially if buying and using 2nd hand equipment.
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