Hi mate,
So the ketchup did not work?
Did you try salt and vinegar?
Perhaps a bit of 1000 sandpaper or some SS mesh might take the tarnish away...
Cheers
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How to clean the brass threads/contacts on your mod?
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So the ketchup did not work?
Did you try salt and vinegar?
Perhaps a bit of 1000 sandpaper or some SS mesh might take the tarnish away...
Cheers
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Hello, as mentioned I don't want a substance that needs to sit to work. (ketchup) I will give salt and vinegar a try, but sandpaper/mesh would require that I take the microstick apart to get to the pin.
Thanks!
A stronger acid will be more fast acting...however...ketchup is safe, cheap, effective and works pretty quickly.
Since the MS is a mech...it might benefit from a "taken to bits" cleaning.
Good luck
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Since the MS is a mech...it might benefit from a "taken to bits" cleaning.
Good luck
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I use a 1/4 Inch Red Cratex Rod. A couple of Turns with some light pressure and the 510 Pin in a 510 Connector looks Factory New.
Cratex Round Sticks
I would take the MicroStick apart and polish the brass bar that connects the battery's positive pole to the 510 and clean the 510 pin and threading. I use a sunshine cloth to clean the brass bar and a vinegar/ketchup soak to clean the 510. I wouldn't hesitate to take it apart - it's a mechanical mod and it's good to periodically take it to bits and clean it.
It's a good point though, the 510 on most regulated devices do not lend themselves well to cleaning.
Not related to cleaning brass threads, but I believe that the MicroStick now comes with a SS switch screw by default that makes contact with the negative pole of the battery. In my experience, using the SS switch screw results in a significant voltage drop. I suggest purchasing a brass switch screw from mini-e-cig or from elsewhere.
The best cheap solution is orange juice. Mixed with salt for copper mods. Then wipe with a paper towel. Rinse with alcohol. Done deal.
I have taken it apart and cleaned it numerous times. I was looking for a quick, daily way to clean it without the hassle of taking it apart...
Directly from my post "Isopropyl alcohol does nothing for oxidation." Does Ethyl alcohol work any differently?
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I wouldn't go so far as to say that Regular Cleaning with Isopropyl Alcohol does nothing for Oxidation.
Because the Easiest way to Deal with Oxidation is to Prevent/Slow it down from forming in the 1st Place. And Regular Cleaning of your 510 Pin with Rubbing Alcohol and a Q-Tip will Do just that.
To remove Existing Oxidation from a 510 Pin, see Post #24.
Oh and to Answer your Question...
I don't Believe there is any Functional Difference between ANY type of Rubbing Alcohol with regards to Removing Existing Oxidation.
I use No-Ox (on a Q-Tip) for all of my threads and clean my pins/contacts with rubbing alcohol (Q-Tip again).
Works for me on all of my many mods.
Works for me on all of my many mods.
Alcohol wont remove oxidation.
I use Mother's mag wheel polish or NevRDull.
I use Mother's mag wheel polish or NevRDull.
Q: "I want results, but I want them right now and I don't want to put in any time or effort! Boo-hoo!"
A: Good luck, broh!
I always take them completely apart and then rub them contact down on a clean sheet of paper. Works for me, and no metal is removed.
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