Cleaner for volume control

My rotary volume control on my preamp is sometimes making a static like noise.
What is the ideal (spray) lube for me to try?
Thanks.

psacanli12-19-2008 8:50pm

detlof Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,899 posts 12-19-2008 at 09:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Possibly you won't even need a spay. Just rotate the control to and fro all the way from lift to right and vice versa for about 10 times with the unit switched off and the noise might go away. By rotating it, you'd have a chance of removing minute traces of oxidation on the contacts which probably are causing that noise.
eldartford Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,262 posts 12-20-2008 at 02:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You could try WD-40 (which is all-purpose good for anything stuff). I have used it in a pinch. But a better idea is control/contact cleaner from Radio Shack.
ckorody Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 643 posts 12-20-2008 at 02:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMHO Caig would be preferable to WD40 Get the spray, use the little tube and be sparing