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cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
#2811577
08/21/20 01:11 PM
08/21/20 01:11 PM
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eastern L.I. ,NYC
kingdragon
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Any of you guys have any suggestions on cleaning the terminals and fuse block on my dash harnesses? I was thinking about soaking the fuse block in a bowl of vinegar. My other idea is maybe evaporust. I want to put my harness terminals to look as nice as the flawlessly restored dash assembly. Looking forward to the responses. Working knowledge is best.
-KD
I only buy MADE IN USA.
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: kingdragon]
#2811588
08/21/20 01:25 PM
08/21/20 01:25 PM
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So Cal
Sinitro
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If the terminals and fuse clips are just oxidized and /or light surface rust, use an abrasive pencil ink eraser or emory cloth to polish.... Also don't forget to bend inward slightly the tension on the fuse clips as well.. Just my $0.02... 
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: kingdragon]
#2811611
08/21/20 01:54 PM
08/21/20 01:54 PM
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East Aurora (Buffalo) NY
RoadRunner
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Deoxit D5 from Amazon. Will remove light corrosion and protect in the future. More aggressive corrosion will need to be removed an other way. Soaking in evaporust or vinegar would work, but be careful not to get ends of wire soaked. Liquid will wick up the strands.
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: RoadRunner]
#2811615
08/21/20 02:02 PM
08/21/20 02:02 PM
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eastern L.I. ,NYC
kingdragon
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Do you think there would be issues in the copper strands if vinegar were in the mix?
I only buy MADE IN USA.
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: kingdragon]
#2811684
08/21/20 04:34 PM
08/21/20 04:34 PM
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Central Florida
larrymopar360
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I cut a nail file down much smaller so it fit, and cleaned my bulkhead on my Power Wagon. You could try that for fuse panel.
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: dvw]
#2811874
08/22/20 10:43 AM
08/22/20 10:43 AM
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Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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I used a HF $10 dremel. hardly any torque but worked good on my fuse panel
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: kingdragon]
#2811876
08/22/20 10:45 AM
08/22/20 10:45 AM
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Mesa, Arizona
dart4forte
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Any of you guys have any suggestions on cleaning the terminals and fuse block on my dash harnesses? I was thinking about soaking the fuse block in a bowl of vinegar. My other idea is maybe evaporust. I want to put my harness terminals to look as nice as the flawlessly restored dash assembly. Looking forward to the responses. Working knowledge is best.
-KD Evaporust I soaked my bulkhead connector in it for 24 hours, rinsed with water and hit it with air. Came out squeaky clean. Removed corrosion, dirt and rust.
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Abe Lincoln
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
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#2811939
08/22/20 01:10 PM
08/22/20 01:10 PM
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Valencia, España
NachoRT74
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vinegar and a bit of salt, then baking soda to neutralize the acids. but thats just for sulfated/oxidized terminals, grease and dirt must be cleaned with soap, brush... etc...
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: dart4forte]
#2812113
08/22/20 10:46 PM
08/22/20 10:46 PM
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Texas
GoodysGotaCuda
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Any of you guys have any suggestions on cleaning the terminals and fuse block on my dash harnesses? I was thinking about soaking the fuse block in a bowl of vinegar. My other idea is maybe evaporust. I want to put my harness terminals to look as nice as the flawlessly restored dash assembly. Looking forward to the responses. Working knowledge is best.
-KD Evaporust I soaked my bulkhead connector in it for 24 hours, rinsed with water and hit it with air. Came out squeaky clean. Removed corrosion, dirt and rust. Wonder if I can do that with the female/fixed side of my bulkhead connector?  More of a spray it on and wash it off type situation.
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: GoodysGotaCuda]
#2812180
08/23/20 09:55 AM
08/23/20 09:55 AM
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Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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on a side note the next bulkhead I do I am gonna replace all the brass terminals & do Nachos' bulkhead parallel bypass
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
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#2812193
08/23/20 10:37 AM
08/23/20 10:37 AM
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Nebraska
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I guess it depends how bad it is. If it is out of the car blasting them with the finest glass beads, or baking soda, at low pressure, like 20-30 lbs, and a flush with ideal 40-610 contact cleaner will do the trick. Walnut shells work pretty good on some of the plastic, LOW pressure. I have never been a fan of soaking crimped wire in any acidic solution, if it is that bad a new one would be wise. Never use simple green or purple power on them, stick with lacquar thinner or an eletrical contact cleaner that evaporates fast. I should be clear, I use size AH, or #13 glass beads, they are .001-.003 size, like dust. The crap harbor freight sells need not apply.
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Re: cleaning fuse panel / terminals / wire harness
[Re: GoodysGotaCuda]
#2812223
08/23/20 11:56 AM
08/23/20 11:56 AM
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central il.
second 70
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Any of you guys have any suggestions on cleaning the terminals and fuse block on my dash harnesses? I was thinking about soaking the fuse block in a bowl of vinegar. My other idea is maybe evaporust. I want to put my harness terminals to look as nice as the flawlessly restored dash assembly. Looking forward to the responses. Working knowledge is best.
-KD Evaporust I soaked my bulkhead connector in it for 24 hours, rinsed with water and hit it with air. Came out squeaky clean. Removed corrosion, dirt and rust. Wonder if I can do that with the female/fixed side of my bulkhead connector? More of a spray it on and wash it off type situation. I soaked these in tomato juice for several minutes and just rinsed it off. No polishing needed. Just put the connector in a cup of juice and see how it works. Mild, cheap, and non toxic.
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