I read somewhere that when you get a new mod there is a polish you should use to help conduct electricity or something along those lines. I only skimmed the article because it wasn't what I was looking for but now that I want to know I can't find it again. If anyone knows the name of it please let me know as I will be having a mod coming in the next month or so from fasttech. Thanks
polish for new mech mod
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perhaps you are thinking of NOALOX. not a polish. but it does lubricate your threads and fills the tiny gaps in threading and definitely helps your conductivity. helps save that 510 too.
Ah ha that was it you are a genious. Thank you for being able to decipher what I obviously wasn't able to get across very well lol. Appreciate it. Now to find it.
I wouldn't use NOALOX on any of my mods. Very messy. When I get a new mod just wipe down really good with Isopropyl alcohol. Make sure you do all the threads and inside of tube. It will get out all the machine oil and stuff trapped ion the threads. Every couple of weeks I would clean my mods the same way.
A house I bought had all aluminum wiring and I became very familiar with NOALOX - (NO Al Ox = no aluminum oxide). Aluminum Oxide is not electrically conductive and aluminum joints tend to gall and seize up. NOALOX or Penetrox works for both aluminum to aluminum and aluminum to copper joints.
It does contain zinc particles which are intended to penetrate and cut through the oxide it can also lower the conductivity of the joint. For the purpose of a mod I'd probably put it on the threads and then clean it off with something non-abrasive, maybe a microfiber cloth.
BTW - if you are a photographer with aluminum ringed filters - put this stuff on the threads and clean it off!
It does contain zinc particles which are intended to penetrate and cut through the oxide it can also lower the conductivity of the joint. For the purpose of a mod I'd probably put it on the threads and then clean it off with something non-abrasive, maybe a microfiber cloth.
BTW - if you are a photographer with aluminum ringed filters - put this stuff on the threads and clean it off!
Just a tiny drop (from a toothpick) on the top of the battery helps conductivity - you can get it in Lowes!
Plus, isn't Noalox only effective if used with Aluminum? I heard it does little to improve conductivity when used on SS......I could be wrong on this, it's just what I heard.....
Awesome so I don't need to put it on the threads then? I bought the anodized colored nemesis tubes and am hoping that mine won't have the anodized paint on the threads if they are and I scrape them will this on the threads help?
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Oops didn't see the other threads so yes on threads? Just make sure it's a tiny tiny bit so it doesn't get messy?
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Use a polish called Flitz for the external polishing. I've used this stuff on my mods and on my antique muzzle loaders. Clean the threads with white vinegar with an old toothbrush and rise with water and dry, you want metal to metal contact on the threads and 510 connector, no polishing compounds at all. If needed you can use a tiny dab of dielectric anti-seize compound (the stuff you put on spark plug threads when threading into an aluminum head) on the threads. You can get it at any auto parts store or WallyWorld.
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To help with conductivity and to extend time between cleanings of threads and contacts I use NO-OX-ID-A-SPECIAL. It will help keep voltage drop lower for a longer time after cleanings.
No Ox ID A Special 2oz Tub Conductive Grease E Cigs Antennas Boat Grease | eBay
It only takes a very,very small amount on threads and contacts. I use a toothpick to apply it. A small jar will be enough for years.
No Ox ID A Special 2oz Tub Conductive Grease E Cigs Antennas Boat Grease | eBay
It only takes a very,very small amount on threads and contacts. I use a toothpick to apply it. A small jar will be enough for years.
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Flitz, Maas, or Mothers Mag polish work well for exterior ..nolax is nice to smooth the threads some... But I clean all my threads after ( and then weekly maintenance) with 91% isopropyl alcohol
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I put noalox on my threads of my SS ramble once after reading about it here and I swear it doesn't seem to work as well anymore. Threads have this grey gunk in them now which I need to get out of there. I'm not using it anymore.
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anyone have any experience with this? MG Chemicals 8463-7G Carbon Conductive Grease, 7g Syringe, Silver: Industrial Greases: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
No-ox-id, period. Tiny amount, apply to threads, screw together and apart a few times, wait a full 24 hours before using and you're good.
Noalox, as already pointed out, is a conductive grease mixed with zinc powder. Designed to prevent oxidation of aluminum joints. The grease dries out over time also. If you clean the old off and reapply once a month or so it'll work fine to improve conductivity on any of the metals our mod are made from. But way too much work when you have No-ox-id as another option.
As far as a general purpose protect the finish product, I'll suggest renaissance wax, originally made for the british museum, Amazon among other places. Next suggestion, mothers mag polish, any auto parts store.
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Noalox, as already pointed out, is a conductive grease mixed with zinc powder. Designed to prevent oxidation of aluminum joints. The grease dries out over time also. If you clean the old off and reapply once a month or so it'll work fine to improve conductivity on any of the metals our mod are made from. But way too much work when you have No-ox-id as another option.
As far as a general purpose protect the finish product, I'll suggest renaissance wax, originally made for the british museum, Amazon among other places. Next suggestion, mothers mag polish, any auto parts store.
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Thanks for all the options. Appreciate it. Almost want to try one with and one without just to see if I can tell a difference but I think I'll put something on both of them.
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