Topic: Wire Connector Cleaning

[77Pinto]

I have been looking for tiny round wire brushes to clean the factory Honda connectors.  All the ones I find in the right size are nylon, not stainless that I need.



Thanks in advance,
Bill

[raymond10078]

I use the cleaning brush for a 22 rifle.  It is about 1/4" in diameter.  It doesn't reach everywhere - but is useful.

I also use the following chemicals that I discovered at work:

http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.188/.f

We use these chemicals on critical for safety equipment - and it hasn't let me down yet.  I broke open and chemically and mechanically cleaned all connectors on my barn find when bringing it back to life.  No issues yet.

[Robbnc]

17 cal works even better

[chickenman_26]

If you have the time and patience, an ultrasonic cleaner works even better. I just remove the entire wiring harness or sub-harness that needs cleaning, and let it swim in the ultrasonic for about 15 minutes. It obviously can't correct broken connectors or mangled brass terminals, but it cleans them back to like-new condition. It even brings up the original colors on the wire insulation.

Stu

I updated this at the request of a moderator, but the update is gone 

Lets try again. The chemical I use in the ultrasonic tank is Chem Crest 2003. It's made by Crest Ultrasonics.