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Dielectric grease on connection ends

I was changing a coil on one of my bikes earlier, and as always, applied a light film of dielectric grease on the coil outputs, and on the spark plug boots. A thought occurred to me that this may be a valid application in audio connections as well. A small amount applied with a cotton swab to bananas/spades/rca's etc. may help, and I'm thinking about giving it a go. Was wondering if this has been tried by any other members, and thoughts on the pro/con aspects.
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ghosthouse
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Hey Eddy - Try Parts Express.  See link here for a range of Deoxit products including Gold in bottle with brush and spray can.  A bit cheaper than $200 per ounce, it would seem.

http://www.parts-express.com/Search.aspx?keyword=deoxit&sitesearch=true 





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crazyeddy OP
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Thanks Dave and Ralph. I think, after what I've been hearing, is that I will do without, and occasional use a little contact cleaner, and go without any coating whatsoever.

Thanks for all the comments folks.

erik_squires
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By the way, unlike a lot of oxides, copper oxide is just as conductive as copper. :)

Of course, I still use crimp bands and nice speaker connectors anyway.

Best,

Erik
mb1audio02
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" Any suggestions. I have tried ordering other products from the US before (liquids) and always have been denied, due to cross-border restrictions on shipping liquids"

Freeze it before shipment. 
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crazyeddy OP
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Thanks for checking GH, but after Dave's hell story with the Silclear, and Ralphs comments on the creeping aspect, I am going to stay clear of any coatings.

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