Corroded tube pins - need help


Hi

Just got a pair of Tung-Sol VT-231. One of the tubes has some CORRODED pins. The METAL PLATING is a bit consumed. I guess this is more problematic than simply oxidated pins - am I correct?

I read some suggestions but I am still confused. For a start, English is not my mother tongue (and this discussion tends to get a bit too technical for my English skills) plus I found many different opinions.

Some people say even toothpaste is a good solution (for corroded pins?). I am willing to try, than clean the pins with alcohol and finally use the contact enhancer that came along with my Audience Au24 cables. Is this a good procedure? Any better solution?

Thank you very much for helping,
Lisbon
lisbon
The best thing to remove corrosion I've found is actually vinegar. Wet a Q-tip with some and give it a try. Be sure to clean again after with alcohol...works GREAT!
After you remove the corrosion, you might consider tinning the pin with solder to protect the metal. Otherwise the corrosion will be back. I would not attempt this unless you are adept at soldering.