New to DeOxit, Which one to get?

[antmanbee]

I have always been a little skeptical magical claims on labels of all kinds of special potions but DeOxit seems to get rave recommendations here.

I just don't know which one to get as there are too many choices.

My uses will be mostly cleaning and protecting and hopefully enhancing electrical contact on my Guzzi wire harness plugs.
I may also want to give it a try on some old 60/70s audio receiver pots.

[Chuck in Indiana]

For audio stuff, get the gold. That's what it was originally designed for.  It's named that because of the price.  Frys carries it locally.

[kingoffleece]

Been using D5 for over 30 years now.  Great stuff as is the Gold.  can't miss with either.

[Acme Monza]

I keep both on hand. Good stuff.

[SmithSwede]

I was skeptical too.   Tried some knock off Radio Shack stuff that did not work very well.   Then tried the DeOxit.   It really does work. 

[Lannis]

For audio stuff, get the gold. That's what it was originally designed for.  It's named that because of the price.  Frys carries it locally.

Couple of questions:

1) Is DeOxit related to "dielectric grease" or is completely different?

2) How do you use DeOxit for best results on a bike?

I used a white product from DeOxit when I wired the outdoor connections to my house and shop when I built them, but haven't used it on a bike ... ?

Lannis

[Ncdan]

This is a new gimmick to me, so I'm very non informed. Exactly what is it, what's it for and where do you put it ?

[rss29]

This is a new gimmick to me, so I'm very non informed. Exactly what is it, what's it for and where do you put it ?

It's a contact cleaner spray. I spray it on anything electrical I take apart. I have been using it forever. Seems to work well in my experience.

[Groover]

It's the DeOxit D5 that is good for general uses like motorcycle switches and connectors. It's the one that cleans and also lubes. I typically use it for volume and signal pots in amplifiers and Musical instruments. Some of the other versions of DeOxit are only cleaners (no lube), and I think some are for other metal types. For the motorcycle stuff, I've found ACF-50 to maybe be a better choice, but all will work mostly. I used ACF-50 on each spade connector 4 or so years ago on my G5 harness sections and they are still clean.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Couple of questions:

1) Is DeOxit related to "dielectric grease" or is completely different?

It is completely different. It dossolves corrosion, and *improves* connections. I understand it continues to improve the connection over a period of time.

2) How do you use DeOxit for best results on a bike?

Take the connection apart. Spritz male and female parts. Assemble, wiggle around    take it back apart. Wait a couple of minutes, reassemble, and you're done.

I used a white product from DeOxit when I wired the outdoor connections to my house and shop when I built them, but haven't used it on a bike ... ?

Lannis

For instance, when I found the MZ in a pile at a bike shop cheap ( Guzzi content) the switch gear was apart, wires were loose, etc. No doubt an eletrical problem they couldn't solve. I drug it home, hooked things back up per the wiring diagram, went through it with De Oxit, and every thing worked. When I came out to SoCal this time, some of the wiring under the seat was rusty. It had been sitting a long stone's throw from the ocean for a year. I did a quicky DeOxit job on what Icould see..didn't even take apart the two gang connectors in the headlight can.. and it started right up. Everything worked. The electrical system in this MZ is maybe even cheesier than an old Guzzi..
I could sell this stuff.

[kingoffleece]

I've been saying that for several years now.  ACF-50 is really fine stuff.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I've been saying that for several years now.  ACF-50 is really fine stuff.

I like that, too.. it's great for lubing aircraft parts.

[rss29]

I also use it to clean Apple lightning cables. They have that one pin that carbons up from arcing then they stop charging. DeOxit cleans it up nicely.

[SmithSwede]

Whenever I do work on a bike and I encounter electrical connectors, fuses, relays, grounds, etc. that haven’t been tended to in a while, I take them apart and give them a shot of DeOxit.   

I’m convinced that if you do this kind of preventative maintenance on the electrical system you will save yourself a lot of grief over the long run.   Actively look for these connectors and tend to them. 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Whenever I do work on a bike and I encounter electrical connectors, fuses, relays, grounds, etc. that haven’t been tended to in a while, I take them apart and give them a shot of DeOxit.   

I’m convinced that if you do this kind of preventative maintenance on the electrical system you will save yourself a lot of grief over the long run.   Actively look for these connectors and tend to them.

This. Bikes sitting by the ocean for extended periods have made me a believer.

[Wayne Orwig]

After seeing the improvement they made to our strain gauge connectors in hot humid Florida, I became a believer.
I was never clear on what one to get, so I generally bought the cheapest can I could get.

I have always had good luck with it, as opposed to some greases that have caused problems.

[MGrego]

My '96 California was suffering from intermittent loss of power, as if you hit the kill switch, while riding.  Replaced all the relays, but it was still occasionally happening.  Used DeOxit on all the relay contacts, and problem seems to be resolved (fingers crossed).

[Guzzistajohn]

Well, I have a volume rheostat on an old NAD amp that's noisy and I was just about to go through the CX100 and clean all the contacts, the dash does some funky stuff now and then. Ordering this goop gave me a prefect reason to blow that job off till later and relax for awhile  : )

[kingoffleece]

The best audio techs and repair guys in the world have cans of Dioxit in their tool boxes.
My buddy did sound for Wings.  Swears by the stuff.