Mornats Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Some contact cleaner might although WD-40 is the wonder cure-all... Quote
DarkHeart Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 dont do it, WD40 will attract dust to your pot like fly`s round a honey pot, use circuit board cleaner. Quote
discreet Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1428262760' post='2739747'] dont do it, WD40 will attract dust to your pot like fly`s round a honey pot, use circuit board cleaner. [/quote] This - WD40 is remarkable stuff but is a magnet to clag and goit. I use Servisol Super 10. Quote
ahpook Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428263302' post='2739753'] I use Servisol Super 10. [/quote] Me too, NOT WD40. Quote
Chrismanbass Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 they actually make this stuff because WD-40 won't work [url="http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/wd-40-specialist-fast-drying-contact-cleaner-292642?cm_mmc=PPC-_-Summit-Google-_-NonBrand-_-PLA&_$ja=cgid:13855917616|tsid:49590|cid:320624896|lid:72791086456|nw:g|crid:62360110096|rnd:2667311085652493634|dvc:c|adp:1o3|bku:1"]http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/wd-40-specialist-fast-drying-contact-cleaner-292642?cm_mmc=PPC-_-Summit-Google-_-NonBrand-_-PLA&_$ja=cgid:13855917616|tsid:49590|cid:320624896|lid:72791086456|nw:g|crid:62360110096|rnd:2667311085652493634|dvc:c|adp:1o3|bku:1[/url] and this stuff is also pretty hand to keep around [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000MQ7DZC"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000MQ7DZC[/url] Quote
Mr Arkadin Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 On the synth forums they always recommend definitely not using WD40 for pots and sliders and to use Caig DeOxit instead. Not easy to come by in the shops but Amazon and eBay have it. Quote
ribbetingfrog Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 +1 on the Servisol switch cleaner. I use it on amps and guitars / basses. Never fails. I call it magic spray! Sorts stiff knobs aswell. Quote
Roger2611 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 I use DeOxit, it is fantastic stuff...i read somewhere a top guitar tech was asked "if you were only allowed one bit of kit, what would it be" he replied instantly "DeOxit" it's not cheap but I have had my can for about 5 or 6 years so on a yearly investment about £1.50 a year it's not bad value Quote
darkandrew Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1428264089' post='2739768'] Sorts stiff knobs aswell. [/quote] Quote
RandomBass Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1428264089' post='2739768'] Sorts stiff knobs aswell. [/quote] Oooh Matron... Quote
discreet Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1428264089' post='2739768'] Sorts stiff knobs as well. [/quote][quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1428264739' post='2739777'] [/quote][quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1428265260' post='2739786'] Oooh Matron... [/quote] Glad you guys said it first. Quote
ribbetingfrog Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 It's true! Just needs a quick squirt and work it into the shaft. Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 To finish it off,buff up with a wet chamois Quote
Bikenbass Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1428303333' post='2739968'] To finish it off,buff up with a wet chamois [/quote] Not the curtains? Quote
steve-bbb Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 crackly pots are most likely due to either dirt on the tracks or the tracks being damaged wd40 will just loosen/dissolve and dirt stuck on the tracks so may provide a temp fix - if it continues then it most likely will be damaged track on the pot and hence time for replacement Quote
discreet Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1428303333' post='2739968'] To finish it off,buff up with a wet chamois [/quote] And pull through with oily rag. Quote
3below Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428313896' post='2740052'] And pull through with oily rag. [/quote] Sounds like the fabled military cure for certain afflictions - mere though brings tears to the eyes. A pull through used to be 4" x 2" these days is a less eye watering 45mm x 45mm Edited April 6, 2015 by 3below Quote
BigGuyAtTheBack Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Buy new pots cheapskate! Jist kidding go with the Servisol Super 10. Used it for years. The rest of the band think I'm some sort of electronic god! Quote
Dandelion Posted April 6, 2015 Author Posted April 6, 2015 Yup. I have ordered some Servisol 10. 0) Quote
Skybone Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Servisol or A N Other electrical contact cleaner. Quote
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