Good evening,
Started to test some cleaning theories on scrap wiring pieces before tearing into wiring harness restoration. I do not know if anyone has a good system or method for cleaning wiring connectors etc... So I decided to try a cheap, don't cringe Marcus, (Harbor Freight) 2.5 liter ultrasonic cleaner to see how well it did. Attached are the before and after pics.
I filled it with warm tap water to the line, added a cap full of bleach, a cap full of greased lightning and a teaspoon of Oxyclean. Test one was on a black and blue connector and wires. 8 minutes and a wipe down with a paper towel. Looked pretty good. So then I thought ultimate test was a white connector for test two. I did not change out the solution. I ran it for 8 minutes then quickly hit it with a toothbrush and then another 8 minutes. Wiped it off with a paper towel and was genuinely impressed.
However I do not know if thee is a better solution?
Is there something less corrosive than water to use?
Will the ultrasonic cleaner damage the connectors inside or the wiring?
Will water ruin a harness?
Is it better to just submerge the connectors and hand clean the wires with stuff recommended earlier in the post?
A friend in Australia recommended an electricians pen for cleaning corrosion on the brass and metal connectors. I order two and will post before and after pics of that tomorrow.
Where is the best place to send tail light harness to get the proper weave once completed?
Thanks,
Dan in Kansas