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Old September 12th 11, 12:53 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Dave Platt Dave Platt is offline
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When I use Cramolin (I still have a bit of the concentrate) or DeOxIt
on contacts, I follow it with a final cleaning using isopropyl or
denatured alcohol (or acetone if I'm feeling really thorough), to
remove the remains of the anti-oxidant.



Isn't there any concern for plastic deterioration from the acetone? When I
read what you wrote, I cringed, having seen acetone's effect on (some)
plastics. Keeping a few four-leaf clovers on the bench?


It depends on what sort of thing I'm cleaning. You're correct... I
don't use acetone on anything plastic.

Depending on the plastic, either an alcohol, or a light petroleum
solvent (Stoddard solvent, naptha, etc.) is a safer "wash".

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