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I have an 84, due to rust I'm dismantling the entire dash and components. As I find electrical connectors and clean them up, is it wise to apply dielectric grease to the connectors bits?
Dielectric grease is an insulator, not a conductor, so you can apply a bit to the connectors to try and keep moisture and water out but do not apply to the electrical connectors themselves.
I have been using dielectric greases with electronics for over 60 years. One of the "secrets" is not to slather big gobs on the connection- a little goes a long way. There are a number of great write ups on the substances:
A couple of points I would make are don't use Vaseline and WD-40. Vaseline has a low melting point and is easily flammable. The manufacturer of WD-40 recommends it NOT be used on electrical connections. The WD-40 company has a specific product for electrical connections:
Some brands are CRC Electrical Silicon Lubricant, Permatex Dielectric Grease, Super Lube and Nye. Most are available from Amazon. No endorsement intended!
My all around favorite is DeoxIT® D-Series contact cleaner. While not marketed as a dielectric, it dissolves oxides and sulfides that form on metal surfaces. This restores the contact’s integrity and supposedly leaves a thin microscopic layer that protects the metal.
I have been using dielectric greases with electronics for over 60 years. One of the "secrets" is not to slather big gobs on the connection- a little goes a long way. There are a number of great write ups on the substances:
A couple of points I would make are don't use Vaseline and WD-40. Vaseline has a low melting point and is easily flammable. The manufacturer of WD-40 recommends it NOT be used on electrical connections. The WD-40 company has a specific product for electrical connections:
Some brands are CRC Electrical Silicon Lubricant, Permatex Dielectric Grease, Super Lube and Nye. Most are available from Amazon. No endorsement intended!
My all around favorite is DeoxIT® D-Series contact cleaner. While not marketed as a dielectric, it dissolves oxides and sulfides that form on metal surfaces. This restores the contact’s integrity and supposedly leaves a thin microscopic layer that protects the metal.
That sounds exactly what I need to remove the oxidation I see. I've been surprised the connectors look so good given what in working on.
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I love this stuff and have been using it for a very long time. I originally used in on dirty/noisy switches, but it does a lot more than that and lasts a long time.
Dielectric grease
