Dandelion Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 When sprayed into them? Or will it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Some contact cleaner might although WD-40 is the wonder cure-all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 dont do it, WD40 will attract dust to your pot like fly`s round a honey pot, use circuit board cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1428262760' post='2739747'] dont do it, WD40 will attract dust to your pot like fly`s round a honey pot, use circuit board cleaner. [/quote] This - WD40 is remarkable stuff but is a magnet to clag and goit. I use Servisol Super 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428263302' post='2739753'] I use Servisol Super 10. [/quote] Me too, NOT WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Use Servisol 10 switch cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismanbass Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 they actually make this stuff because WD-40 won't work [url="http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/wd-40-specialist-fast-drying-contact-cleaner-292642?cm_mmc=PPC-_-Summit-Google-_-NonBrand-_-PLA&_$ja=cgid:13855917616|tsid:49590|cid:320624896|lid:72791086456|nw:g|crid:62360110096|rnd:2667311085652493634|dvc:c|adp:1o3|bku:1"]http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/wd-40-specialist-fast-drying-contact-cleaner-292642?cm_mmc=PPC-_-Summit-Google-_-NonBrand-_-PLA&_$ja=cgid:13855917616|tsid:49590|cid:320624896|lid:72791086456|nw:g|crid:62360110096|rnd:2667311085652493634|dvc:c|adp:1o3|bku:1[/url] and this stuff is also pretty hand to keep around [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000MQ7DZC"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000MQ7DZC[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Arkadin Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 On the synth forums they always recommend definitely not using WD40 for pots and sliders and to use Caig DeOxit instead. Not easy to come by in the shops but Amazon and eBay have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 +1 on the Servisol switch cleaner. I use it on amps and guitars / basses. Never fails. I call it magic spray! Sorts stiff knobs aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I use DeOxit, it is fantastic stuff...i read somewhere a top guitar tech was asked "if you were only allowed one bit of kit, what would it be" he replied instantly "DeOxit" it's not cheap but I have had my can for about 5 or 6 years so on a yearly investment about £1.50 a year it's not bad value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Righto! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkandrew Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1428264089' post='2739768'] Sorts stiff knobs aswell. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1428264089' post='2739768'] Sorts stiff knobs aswell. [/quote] Oooh Matron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1428264089' post='2739768'] Sorts stiff knobs as well. [/quote][quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1428264739' post='2739777'] [/quote][quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1428265260' post='2739786'] Oooh Matron... [/quote] Glad you guys said it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's true! Just needs a quick squirt and work it into the shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Snigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 To finish it off,buff up with a wet chamois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikenbass Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1428303333' post='2739968'] To finish it off,buff up with a wet chamois [/quote] Not the curtains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 crackly pots are most likely due to either dirt on the tracks or the tracks being damaged wd40 will just loosen/dissolve and dirt stuck on the tracks so may provide a temp fix - if it continues then it most likely will be damaged track on the pot and hence time for replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1428303333' post='2739968'] To finish it off,buff up with a wet chamois [/quote] And pull through with oily rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428313896' post='2740052'] And pull through with oily rag. [/quote] Sounds like the fabled military cure for certain afflictions - mere though brings tears to the eyes. A pull through used to be 4" x 2" these days is a less eye watering 45mm x 45mm Edited April 6, 2015 by 3below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuyAtTheBack Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Buy new pots cheapskate! Jist kidding go with the Servisol Super 10. Used it for years. The rest of the band think I'm some sort of electronic god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Yup. I have ordered some Servisol 10. 0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Servisol or A N Other electrical contact cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Mumsnet got nothin on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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