pal1972 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 just wondering if i could use WD40 to spray and clean up the pots on my bass, theyre a bit scratchy and i dont have a can of electrical contact cleaner! and no chance of getting one in time for a gig tomorrow night!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Only as a last resort. A tiny squirt might get you through your gig but that's not really it's intended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 WD40 isn't ideal, you may find it will get very much worse shortly after making it better. Servisol is a solvent, WD40 is a solvent and an oil, which will do similar in the short term, but it is odd stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1972 Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 cheers, ive done a search on here since posting this question and i guess WD40 is a bad idea! oh well, will try very hard to get some proper stuff tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethnalgreen Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 As others have said WD40 isn't a good idea - it will ultimately leave deposits on your contacts and it will be a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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