The fuse block on my 65 NY is showing a lot of rust on the fuse holder clips. What's a good way to clean these? Bead blast? Soak in phosphoric acid? When I was a kid we used to soak pennies in vinegar and salt, and they came out looking like new. Anyone ever use this on wiring connectors? (I'm putting the wiring back in the dash, and want everything to be right). I have a can of electrical grease to coat things with once I get them clean. Thanks- Pat

I was just wondering the same thing (if I had a glass beader that'd work). I might try the vinegar/salt & see if it works on ferrous

If its still in the car I have used a spot blaster to sandblast the fuse holder several times before with great results.just be sure to mask off the surrounding plastic on the holder or you will lose the lettering and dull the plastic

buy some rust dip-it solution will save plastic and eat rust

After you're done cleaning them up, use some dielectric grease to keep them from corroding. You must have a water leak or the air is very moist in your car for them to rust. The terminals had a plating on them to hold off slight corrosion but if they are rusted, then that coating is gone and they will rust easier from now on. The dielectric grease will help prevent future problems.

I just did this on my ramcharger...I used a mini-wire wheel on a dremel tool...worked like a CHAMP

also used dialetric grease when I popped the new fuses in

Lime away will remove most of the crap . In the end you will probably be better off with replacement

I have a small wire brush made of brass wire. I use it to clean my torch tips, but it will make quick work of your conectors. Don't need to remove the fuse box for soaking this way If it's already out either soak it or use a small media blaster. The dremel idea will also do a great job.