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Potentiometer Cleaning Tool


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Potentiometer Cleaning Tool. In general, there are 3 ways of cleaning potentiometers. Ensure the product is safe for plastics and apply it directly to the potentiometer’s wiper.

How to Clean Guitar Potentiometers Stay Tuned Guitar Blog
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The process works in the same way, spray a little bit of isopropyl on the pot (or fader) and turn/move it back and forth a few times. After spraying with contact cleaner, it's best to exercise the potentiometer a few times, to loosen up the dirt. To clean a potentiometer, use a contact cleaner spray designed for electronic components.

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How to Clean Guitar Potentiometers Stay Tuned Guitar Blog

To clean a potentiometer, use a contact cleaner spray designed for electronic components. This is a great tool for difficult to clean potentiometers such as those on hollow body guitars and certain amp chassis. Using compressed air, spraying with contact cleaner (or isopropyl alcohol), or complete disassembly with manual cleaning. Spray the contact cleaner into the opening in the potentiometer.

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