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Old 02-26-2016, 10:06 AM   #1
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Cleaning the printed circuit?

About ready for the printed circuit on my instrument cluster overhaul, whats the best way to clean up the copper contacts on it?
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Old 02-26-2016, 02:46 PM   #2
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Re: Cleaning the printed circuit?

Use the eraser on a #2 pencil to clean them
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Old 02-26-2016, 06:38 PM   #3
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Re: Cleaning the printed circuit?

Maybe clean up the contact points with some acetone on a Q-tip first, then the eraser. Also, as far as lamps with twist lock bases, it helps increase and maintain contact with the board if you re-spring the tabs. Just bend them gently outward with a little screwdriver.
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Old 02-27-2016, 10:29 PM   #4
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Re: Cleaning the printed circuit?

Thanks for the info guys!!
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Old 03-08-2016, 10:09 AM   #5
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Re: Cleaning the printed circuit?

Going to work on the printed circuit tonight, after cleaning everything should I use die electric grease on all the contact points for the bulbs and the connector?
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Old 03-08-2016, 10:24 AM   #6
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I don't think I would. Grease will just help attract more dirt and you shouldn't have to much problem with corrosion in the cab.
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