Thread Cleaning

[ragweed]

What is the best/way to really get those flashlight threads cleaned? What do you guys use & how to do it without thread damage? I mean like thick gunk in the threads. Thanks!

 

[TooManyGizmos]

Stiff toothbrush ... toothpick ... or a small brush with brass fibers ... is what I use.

(Don't over-clean the thread areas that are anodized , you will remove the electrical insulation qualities and no longer have unscrewed tailcap lock-out ability)
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(Don't know why I'm helping you ? - You're the source of my allergies ... ragweed !)

 

[ragweed]

Thanks! I got ragweed allergy as well, thats why I chose ragweed as a user name.

 

[paintballdad]

I use alcohol wipes and lint free paper towels. The alcohol isn't very agressive but does a decent job of removing old gunk. I then use the lint free towel to finish and the threads get nice and shiny before applying your favorite lube.

 

[herbicide]

I normally use a tissue - just dig the corner of my thumbnail in over a few layers for full contact and unscrew the offending thread.

toothpicks/cocktail sticks are too fiddly.

 

[TooManyGizmos]

And before it's even asked , here is the "Comprehensive Grease and Lube Thread"http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=242414


All about lubes for your light after cleaning .
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