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Dusty scratchy pots.

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by The mind train, Apr 22, 2019.

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  1. Apr 22, 2019 #1
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Hi I have a little bit of dusty noise on a couple of my older basses and a LOT on the controls of a little amp I bought for my granddaughter.

    Question:
    What cleaner is recommended for pots and switches. I've looked at WD40 Specialist Contact Cleaner and Servisol 10 but can't decide which to buy. Are they ok or are there others out there?
     
  2. Apr 22, 2019 #2
    Rob Edmunds

    Rob Edmunds

    Feb 27, 2019
    Conway, South Carolina, USA
    I have never used either of those products. You definitely do not want regular WD40! Although it is expensive, I am very happy with Caig DeoxIt. The newer version has an improved nozzle system.
     
  3. Apr 22, 2019 #3
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Back in the olden days when I worked as an avionics technician-engineer the employer always provided and insisted on Electrolube. It's still available in the UK about the same price as Deoxit.

    Next question: which version of Deoxit is best for this job?
     
  4. Apr 22, 2019 #4
    Scottgun

    Scottgun

    Jan 24, 2004
    South Carolina
    Before shooting goop into the pots, have you tried just turning them back and forth full range a few times?
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2019 #5
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Oh yes. Clears the guitar controls but the amp controls are seriously noisy
     
  6. Apr 22, 2019 #6
    ddnidd1

    ddnidd1 Supporting Member

    Mar 31, 2003
    Southern California Coast
    If you use a contact cleaner you will want to use Deoxit D5.

    Also use the smallest amount possible. It wouldn't be a bad idea to do a search on TB for the potential problems in using a contact cleaner.
     
  7. Apr 22, 2019 #7
    JeroB666

    JeroB666

    Dec 22, 2012
    Canada
    This is literally the one solution that has worked for me for 15 years :roflmao:
     
  8. Apr 22, 2019 #8
    Neggit

    Neggit

    Apr 16, 2019
    Porto,Portugal
    I shot regular WD40 into mine and the noise was gone.It's safe.they still work great.
     
  9. Apr 23, 2019 #9
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Thanks everyone for your help. At least I don't have a mouse's nest in my amp (hopefully)