ScotchBrite for switch cleaning?

[smacksy]

I was just wondering if ScotchBrite would work for cleaning the inside of my copper/brass switches..I was wondering what you guys might think..thx

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[State O' Flux]

It's fine to remove corrosion or to apply a brush finish... then rinse with IPA. For simple light tarnish, a pencil or pen eraser works nicely.

 

[CaFF]

It's fine to remove corrosion or to apply a brush finish... then rinse with IPA. For simple light tarnish, a pencil or pen eraser works nicely.

I think he means PGA, aka Pure Grain Alcohol. Unless you'd like a beer finish....

 

[State O' Flux]

I think he means PGA, aka Pure Grain Alcohol. Unless you'd like a beer finish....

Nope. I mean IPA... Isopropyl Alcohol.

 

[BoomStick]

I wouldn't use a scotch brite pad on soft metal as you would remove metal. As mentioned, a pencil eraser and rubbing alcohol is what electronics techs use for cleaning connections.

 

[Celtic Fog]

I give my contacts a fast vinegar dip once a week ass well.

 

[CaFF]

Nope. I mean IPA... Isopropyl Alcohol.

Ah, my bad then. I'm not familiar with it being called that, but then again, I never took Chemistry.

 

[fq06]

I wouldn't use a scotch brite pad on soft metal as you would remove metal. As mentioned, a pencil eraser and rubbing alcohol is what electronics techs use for cleaning connections.

I agree with this, I use a jewelry polishing cloth that I stole from my wife and if I have let it go too long I will use some mothers metal polish and then the cloth.

I suppose it wouldn't make as much difference with some spring buttons but most magnet button designs rely on the OD of the button contacting the ID of the button housing so you don't want to take material off those areas with an aggressive scotchbrite pad.
That's when you have to start pressing the button to the side to get contact and you have less area contacting making it a warm button.

Threaded stuff, vinegar. Haven't found an effective way to polish tarnish out of threads. Toothbrush with polish kind of works.

 

[UncleRJ]

Try a small brush with brass bristles to cleand out the threads.

Works wonders!

 

[Robert B]

I give my contacts a fast vinegar dip once a week ass well.

I dont use the ass well to clean contacts, too stinky...

 

[Celtic Fog]

I dont use the ass well to clean contacts, too stinky...

lol, must of been checking out my ladies ass when I wrote this, she got one hell of a booty and always steals my attention.....hehehehe.

 

[Zamazam]

I agree with this, I use a jewelry polishing cloth that I stole from my wife and if I have let it go too long I will use some mothers metal polish and then the cloth.

I suppose it wouldn't make as much difference with some spring buttons but most magnet button designs rely on the OD of the button contacting the ID of the button housing so you don't want to take material off those areas with an aggressive scotchbrite pad.
That's when you have to start pressing the button to the side to get contact and you have less area contacting making it a warm button.

Threaded stuff, vinegar. Haven't found an effective way to polish tarnish out of threads. Toothbrush with polish kind of works.

Use a dab of Barkeepers Friend, scrub the threads with a slightly wet toothbrush, then rise with water and dry.

 

[Robert B]

Just used some tarn-x, and a pencil eraser on copper contacts. Worked perfect