Deoxit and Progold

How often do you clean and protect all electrical conections in your lights? How long does the stuff last on the metal surfaces?

How much product do you use?

Thanks!
AlexGT

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And is it suitable for o-rings as well, or not?

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I use it on the problematic Krolls until the switch starts to give me problems again. So far, I'm going on two months on the Kroll and it's still reliable. I'd try to keep it away from O-rings as well. Use it sparingly. I use the little tube that comes with it and just direct it to the metal mating areas where you can get arcing. The stuff's so expensive, you'd want to use it sparingly anyway.

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The instructions caution to use very little and then to wipe off the contacts so only a thin film remains. Perhaps too much will attract dirt, like over-oiling a motor.

I generally clean the contacts with Pro Gold yearly. Aluminum bodies and threads get cleaned at cell change or every few months.

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Ummm.... Never? Not unless there's been some corrosion to the contacts from a leaking battery or something, but more often than not, I've left it too long and it's not worth saving.

AlexGT said:

How often do you clean and protect all electrical conections in your lights?

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I just did the full treatment to my Li-ion TL-3, and a few SF lights and it does seem brighter, maybe a good 5-10% the filament is just screaming white, It works!!! Gotta go empty the stock at Fry's. they are $0.90 and $1.90 for Deoxit and ProGold respectively.

Thanks for your help
AlexGT

Deoxit & Progold

Deoxit and Progold are hands down the best cleaner/enhancers I have ever used..by far. Worth every single penny you pay for it. HUGE thumbs up !

I have done countless lights,audio,video and other gadgets.

Every light I treat gets brighter and my video is much cleaner.Much more dynamic range and better soundstage on the audio!

Can't say enough about this great product.

Most of you can get away with just : Deoxit 2Ml tube part #D100L-2c
In most cases 2Ml will last a lifetime. I have done 100+ lights and many other connects and the tube is still more then 1/2 left.

For any noobs : Never use "Q-tips" get some of the foam type swabs and lint free cloth.

It is as simple as : Put a drop or 2 on contact area..wait 2 mins..wipe off..done


IMO this is a must have!

My 2 cents


:goodjob: :rock:

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Any suggestions on where to order the detoxit? Do you think you also should use the progold. Do you put a coat of progold on after using the detoixt?

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Would applying an additional coat of Pro Gold after the initial coat of deoxit do anything more for the contacts? According to the product description on accousticsounds.com, deoxit already "cleans, PRESERVES, lubricates, and improves conductivity." I know it's alot to ask, but have you noticed any difference between applying deoxit and pro gold and applying deoxit only?

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www.caig.com

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Actually no I have not. Seems just the Deoxit is fine and actually has a small amounty of progold in it 5% or so.

As for cost the 2Ml cost like $4..like i said 2Ml should last years

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I use to use TPC pads, "The Perfect Connection", made by or for XLO Electric Company, Inc years ago and now look at Deoxit and Progold as the next evolution of the modern contact cleaners/enhancers.
Deoxit followed by an application of progold just works. Amazingly well.
No snake oil. No pseudo-techno dribble, and no baffle-gab. Period.

Welcome to the 21st century.

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@Fastcar & LumenHound Thanks.

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Thanks for the advise, seems like it's something I should follow. Just have to figure out where to get this stuff in Sweden, or something equivalent.

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I have used Caig products for close to 30 yrs. and find them to be excellent cleaners & enhancers for switches & pots. For contacts that are non-moving, cleaning with De-oxit then using a product named Stabilant 22 provides a connection that is almost as good as soldered. I have used Stabilant 22 on audio & video connections in home and commercial commercial applications yielding noticeable gains. I use Stabilant 22 between batteries and contacts in my lights, but not switches, as it will cause lights to activate while swith is off. Check stabilant.com & purchase from posthorn.com as they have the lowest price anywhere.

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Just did my sisters M*g. NIght and day difference in lumens and color.
I love this stuff.

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Did my racecars spark plugs and wires..gained a few volts.I love this stuff more daily.

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I just got some DeoxIt and DeoxIt Gold.

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Nice 2 biggies.Thats enough to treat 100's of light and household goodies.
Do some lights and post results )

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Has anyone here used the Caig contact rejuvenator pen that was sold at Radio Shack? I thought it was advertised as a product that could be used to recoat the underside of buttons used on electronics (like those on a remote control unit).

This link seems to be for a product that isn't explicitly advertised for that? Am I missing something here? Did they discontinue the product I remember or is it less appropriate for this button coating than I thought?

http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/MSDS/6404339_MSDS.pdf