and the red one is by far the most effective, while the gold one preserves the just cleaned contacts... I know all about it, I use it at least one time a week, and every time it hust WORKS! It holds promise... and that's great :twothumbs
Timmo.
With a weekly maintenance program you should never suffer a bad connection ... until you wear the metal away! :nana: Save yourself some time, Timmo, if properly cleaned, you shouldn't have to treat most contacts more than yearly. YMMV and others may have had different results, but unless the contacts are exposed or constantly wiped, the Deoxit/Gold treatment should last a long time.
I've been using the stuff since '79
oo: (that's 1979 for you young whippersnappers ) and have found Caig's instructions to work well: 1) Apply the red Deoxit to the contacts. Wipe it on well with a Q-tip or other applicator so it fully coats the metal. Let it sit for awhile and then wipe the contacts with a clean applicator.
2) Repeat that procedure with the Gold to protect the freshly cleaned metal surfaces.
Caig had always recommended cleaning off excess product as only a very thin film is necessary and won't attract dirt. Sure, you can just apply the Deoxit or Gold and they will improve the connection, but the above method may have more lasting results.
Please chime in if you've had a different or better experience.