Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:40:33 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: contact cleaner:  this one works!
Comments: To: "Merin, Lawrence M" <MerinLawrenceM@EXCHANGE.UAMS.EDU>
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    This is now sold at most auto parts under many brand names.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Thu, 15 Jul 1999, Merin, Lawrence M wrote:

> Friends,
> In my former life as an Alfa Romeo owner, the topic of solutions to clean
> and preserve the integrity of electrical connections was regularly visited
> on our mailing list.  It seems that the gold standard for this type of
> material is actually an official VW item, produced by a firm in Canada.  It
> is called Stabilant, and at the time was amazingly expensive, but effective.
> The solution is reputed to actually carry a current at low voltages, and
> thus is able to bridge tiny gaps in electrical circuits associated with
> oxidation and/or cold solder joints.  Di-electric grease and regular contact
> cleaners do NOT have such a capability.
> We discovered another firm that offers a similar product at much lower cost.
> I have used Deoxit from Caig Industries with success.  You may wish to check
> out their web site:  http://www.caig.com  as they have a variety of formulas
> which might be useful
> (No proprietary interest, etc. etc., just a satisfied customer!)
> Cheers,
> Larry Merin
> 87 Vanagon GL
> Little Rock
>