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Hosa D5S 6 CAIG DeoxIT 5 Spray Contact Cleaner 5 oz

Last Updated: November 4, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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428
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Review Analysis - 550 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Cleaning
 151
pots, cleaned, cleaner, cleans, nozzle
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Used for cleaning vintage radio parts  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to clean out their audio equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought to clean some electronics on my guitar.  ...  "
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" ...  It cleaned he pot and after several months its still quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked awesome cleaning jukebox keyboard.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleans tuners but it also lubricates them.  ...  "
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" ...  The best electronic devices cleaner.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well for cleaning volume control dials in my older radios and especially well for automotive connections. ... After cleaning the pins a quick spray and you are good to go for all automotive type connections.  ...  "
Sound
 55
scratchy, static, knob, pots, noisy
+91%
-9%
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" ...  There really helps my mixer they have a little noises when the volume goes up or down.  ...  "
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" ...  This made my 40 year old stereo come back to life.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleared all noise on all instruments.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to breathe some life back into my old bass amplifier. ... The amp operates just like new and it was made back in the 1980s.  ...  "
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" ...  Made my 1970s Yamaha integrated amplifier CA-410 II sound great!  ...  "
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" ...  This product turned a barn-fresh crackling practice amp into a no hum, no crackle, no hassle pleasure to play.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleaned my volume pot in my car stereo!  ...  "
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" ...  Now I have a quiet receiver to enjoy my music collection.  ...  "
Usage
 54
knob, controls, knobs, spray, scratchy
+81%
-19%
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" ...  No more crackling now when I turned knob now.  ...  "
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" ...  Also made the knob turning a lot smoother  ...  "
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" ...  It keeps my volume control clean and working properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to use, and works as advertised. ... I used just once and fixed the problem on the volume controller of my hi-fi amplifier.  ...  "
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" ...  It's especially good at fixing scratchy vol/tone pots.  ...  "
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" ...  So go easy on the trigger  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great for remote control and guitar volume knob  ...  "
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" ...  Every thing is running smoothly now.  ...  "
Sound / Sound Quality
 38
scratchy, volume, noisy, volume knob, pots
+92%
-8%
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" ...  No static at all!  ...  "
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" ...  Many are vintage, so this comes in handy for spraying pots to get rid of that scratchy sound.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm very pleased at the ability of this product to clear out the electrical static on my old Kenwood reciever.  ...  "
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" ...  No more scratchy sounds.  ...  "
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" ...  The amp operates just like new and it was made back in the 1980s.  ...  "
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" ...  If you have any issues with this kind of electronic or music equipment and you thought you might have to replace it, give this a shot first.  ...  "
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" ...  Of course, I should have it recapped at this age, but the sound is still amazing and the tuner works perfectly. ... It is driving two old Bose 501s and some Polks and the sound is incredible.  ...  "
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" ...  The amp volume was on 10 and sounded like it was on less than 1 .  ...  "
Body
 37
tube, pots, nozzle, knobs, straw
+65%
-35%
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" ...  I have a 20 year old Stratocaster project build.  ...  "
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" ...  Use this outside or in a really well vented area because it did give me a sore throat after using it.  ...  "
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" ...  I also appreciate how this product makes inserting and removing plugs smooth by reducing friction.  ...  "
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" ...  I do not find any skin irritation which is really good!  ...  "
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" ...  I was having connection issues with my pickup switch in the neck position and this stuff fixed it instantly.  ...  "
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" ...  Removed the knobs, sprayed in the pots, replaced the knobs and rotated a few times and no more buzz!!  ...  "
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" ...  some people might be more comfortable doing this than others) and back to square one.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks like Craig did this on purpose to stear it's unappreciated customers to more profitable products they now carry.  ...  "
Reliability
 34
years, working, years ago, stuff, knob
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Worked as needed.  ...  "
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" ...  1st time they had been serviced since new.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, been using for so long I can't remember that far back.  ...  "
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" ...  Great stuff - wish I knew about this years ago!  ...  "
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" ...  This stuff does, and will fix all sorts of problems caused by oxidized contacts.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great and the knobs are responding the brand new.  ...  "
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" ...  Since then, I've used it on a few other devices and it has worked flawlessly every time.  ...  "
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" ...  Brought my 13 pin back to life!  ...  "
Usage / Controls
 30
knob, controls, knobs, spray, scratchy
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Someone told me it work fix my old stereo volume knob.  ...  "
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" ...  No more crackling now when I turned knob now.  ...  "
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" ...  Also made the knob turning a lot smoother  ...  "
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" ...  I used just once and fixed the problem on the volume controller of my hi-fi amplifier.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great for remote control and guitar volume knob  ...  "
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" ...  I used to clean the volume knobs in my guitars .  ...  "
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" ...  With one spray it fixed the volume control.  ...  "
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" ...  Now the engine controls work fine.  ...  "
Marketplace
 30
item, delivery, returnable, amazon, works as advertised
+53%
-47%
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" ...  PACKING CAME PERFECT, NEVER OPENED  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you great item.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this product on time and it was very well packed so there was no damages to the product. ... I’ll update my review then.  ...  "
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" ...  The item was received in good cThe item was received in good condition within the expected delivery window.ondition within the expected delivery window.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  I was going to replace them when I heard of this product.  ...  "
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" ...  Product was shipped and receive in the terms and condition of Amazon prime.  ...  "
Sound / Volume
 23
knob, volume knob, scratchy, pot, volume and tone
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Cleaned the volume pot contacts on my pre amp.  ...  "
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" ...  The amp volume was on 10 and sounded like it was on less than 1 .  ...  "
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" ...  Works like a charm on scratchy volume and tone guitar pots.  ...  "
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" ...  It keeps my volume control clean and working properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Gets rid of the crackle from your volume and tone control pots and switches.  ...  "
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" ...  It fixed my noisy volume pod for my vas’s in a minute.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased this specifically to clean up volume and other controls on a vintage amp.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleaned my volume pot in my car stereo!  ...  "
Price
 20
money, save, worth every penny, waste your money, totally
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Worth the money!  ...  "
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" ...  Money well spent!  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent value for the dollar.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Not making any promises here but just try it, and be patient - it could save you a lot of money.  ...  "
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" ...  Saved me lots of money  ...  "
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" ...  Fast shipping, reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  So I must eat the full cost.  ...  "
Usage / Ease
 15
easy, tube, super, nozzle, deoxit
+100%
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" ...  I prefer the simple red tube on the Deoxit because it fits in small spaces better and I find this setup is easier to control.  ...  "
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" ...  This product is easy to use and works great, my only gripe is that it's a little expensive.  ...  "
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" ...  The extended nozzle made it super easy to get to hard to reach places.  ...  "
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" ...  If the problem is due to rust buildup this is a very quick and easy fix.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to control the application, worked flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It is an easy to use spray can with a tube you can’t lose!  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 14
item, returned, return, product, replace
+21%
-79%
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" ...  (So how could they ship it to begin with?)  ...  "
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" ...  And this item is non returnable.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my first time using this spray can, and it was defected before and they still shipped the damn thing, return the item and will never buy this junk again, unless they resigned the spray head,  ...  "
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" ...  cant get a refund because ots a aerosol.  ...  "
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" ...  I assume it was a returned item that was sold again.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems like I got one someone bought to use and return  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately this is a no refundable or returnable item.  ...  "
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" ...  Defective and not returnable.  ...  "
Connectivity
 14
radio, devices, connections, adapter, worked
+100%
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" ...  Worked well to restore the key fob of my car  ...  "
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" ...  There is zero static now and the radio works like it should now .  ...  "
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" ...  Thought that I was going to have to completely dismantle the receiver along with the internal switches  ...  "
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" ...  Recommended for computers and audio devices 100%  ...  "
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" ...  This stuff works great on electrical connections.  ...  "
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" ...  FM tuner actually works now.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this with most connectors (especially automotive and pc), it works well and I have had no issues with it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought it for my vintage computers which have lots of crusty connections.  ...  "
Body / Build Quality
 14
pots, knobs, tube, scratchy, potentiometers
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Product was received in an open package state, then sealed in a plastic bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Right out of the package, one broke in my hand. ... I'll use a safety pin, and pin it to the mattress.  ...  "
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" ...  But, the plastic package of the new item had been separated from its backing with no flex adapter to be found.  ...  "
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" ...  I layed rack on its back, removed knobs and gave each one a sprits.  ...  "
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" ...  Both were very stiff and scratchy.  ...  "
Body / Fit
 12
together with scotch, straw, sprayed, spray, scotch tape
+42%
-58%
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" ...  Try to spray and most of the solvent ends up stuck inside top assembly, which then spills all over the place when can is tilted.  ...  "
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" ...  Nozzle is a little flimsy and doesnt lock into place.  ...  "
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" ...  I saw a review saying that the CRC can nozzle would fit on these, but that was not the case for me as it did not work.  ...  "
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" ...  I layed rack on its back, removed knobs and gave each one a sprits.  ...  "
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" ...  The item package was open and it looked like someone tried taping it together with scotch tape.  ...  "
Performance
 11
little, expensive, smooth, running, fast
+91%
-9%
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" ...  This product does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does a great job  ...  "
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" ...  But it does do the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Every thing is running smoothly now.  ...  "
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" ...  Did the job  ...  "
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" ...  Very fast acting.  ...  "
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" ...  Did the job.  ...  "
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" ...  It did the job.  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 11
amazon, works as advertised, item, advertised, thank
+82%
-18%
comment
" ...  Awesome product thanks  ...  "
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" ...  It works just as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Product was shipped and receive in the terms and condition of Amazon prime.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you great item.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Quick shipping, item just as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Marketplace / Delivery
 11
product, package, open, expected, opened
+55%
-45%
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" ...  I got this product on time and it was very well packed so there was no damages to the product.  ...  "
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" ...  The item was received in good cThe item was received in good condition within the expected delivery window.ondition within the expected delivery window.  ...  "
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" ...  PACKING CAME PERFECT, NEVER OPENED  ...  "
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" ...  This is just what I needed and it was delivered even sooner than expected!  ...  "
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" ...  Product was shipped and receive in the terms and condition of Amazon prime.  ...  "
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" ...  As expected, good price, reasonable delivery.  ...  "
Body / Comfort
 10
pickup, neck, hand, fixed, trigger
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Great for electronic controls, but what I use it for most is getting and keeping my flashlights in tip-top shape.  ...  "
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" ...  I do not find any skin irritation which is really good!  ...  "
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" ...  Fairly firm pressure will have to be applied but valving action from this point is good.  ...  "
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" ...  Hands down the best contact cleaner on the market.  ...  "
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" ...  I always like to keep a bottle on hand  ...  "
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" ...  some people might be more comfortable doing this than others) and back to square one.  ...  "
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" ...  Use this outside or in a really well vented area because it did give me a sore throat after using it.  ...  "
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" ...  I was having connection issues with my pickup switch in the neck position and this stuff fixed it instantly.  ...  "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
 8
worked, well, thought, connections, computers
+100%
comment
" ...  De oxit has fixed many electrical and electronic devices.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this with most connectors (especially automotive and pc), it works well and I have had no issues with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Recommended for computers and audio devices 100%  ...  "
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" ...  Since then, I've used it on a few other devices and it has worked flawlessly every time.  ...  "
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" ...  This always improves connectivity for a good connection.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought it for my vintage computers which have lots of crusty connections.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked well to restore the key fob of my car  ...  "
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" ...  Thought that I was going to have to completely dismantle the receiver along with the internal switches  ...  "
Cable
 8
connections, electrical, connector, connectors, useful
+38%
-63%
comment
" ...  To revive even one charging cable.  ...  "
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" ...  It is supposed to have a flexible adapter and extension tube in the package along with the spray can and its permanent nozzle.  ...  "
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" ...  Lubes and revives corroded and rusted electrical connections better than any other product I've used for that purpose.  ...  "
Dry
 6
minutes, let, takes, sprayed, reassembled
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Then sprayed it a second time, rotated the knob again and let it dry per the directions.  ...  "
Usage / Setup
 5
new, like, control, tube, switch
+100%
comment
" ...  I followed the instructions and restored it to function like new.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to control the application, worked flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  (And the hassle of installing it!).  ...  "
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" ...  After following some online instructions, took 20 minutes and my amp sounds like new.  ...  "
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" ...  I prefer the simple red tube on the Deoxit because it fits in small spaces better and I find this setup is easier to control.  ...  "
Video
 4
videos, watching, watched, item, couple
+100%
comment
" ...  I watched a couple of videos on YouTube and followed their instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Watched a few youtube videos, saw the deoxit in the vids, figured why not .  ...  "
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" ...  I heard about this product watching some youtube videos by electronics geeks who repair old stuff.  ...  "
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" ...  After reading a few reviews and watching some YouTube videos I purchased this item for working on guitars, amps and other electronic item.  ...  "
Usage / For Running
 4
would, running
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  If I run into any problems when I do get around to using it.  ...  "
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" ...  Every thing is running smoothly now.  ...  "
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" ...  I would highly recommend this product for all these old receivers and will purchase more when I run out .   ...  "
Marketplace / Product As Described
 4
advertised, works, working, described
+100%
comment
" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  It works just as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
 4
defective, returnable, product, opened, open
-100%
comment
" ...  Defective and not returnable.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Package was opened and used.  ...  "
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" ...  The product came in an open package.  ...  "
Cut
 4
product, plastic, open, volume, tube
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  Hopefully I will not have cut open the module (again) and re-solder all the joints.  ...  "
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" ...  My product arrived with the bottom of the plastic covering cut open and there was no flex adapter or its tube -- only the permanent spray tube which is attached to the can itself.  ...  "
Connectivity / FM
 4
radio, static, fm
+100%
comment
" ...  Works well, cleared up the controls on a 30 year old radio.  ...  "
comment
" ...  There is zero static now and the radio works like it should now .  ...  "
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" ...  It is a Gran Prix 220cb (AC/DC Portable AM/FM/CB receiver).  ...  "
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" ...  FM tuner actually works now.  ...  "
Body / Storage
 4
bag, knobs
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  Product was received in an open package state, then sealed in a plastic bag.  ...  "
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" ...  I layed rack on its back, removed knobs and gave each one a sprits.  ...  "
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" ...  As mentioned by others, the sprayer on this latest version of the product container makes too much product come out at once, regardless of how long the user holds the button.  ...  "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
 3
static, crackling
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Gets rid of noise in most pods and attenuators.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Cleared all noise on all instruments.  ...  "
Sound / Bass
 3
amp, volume, treble, controls, static
+100%
comment
" ...  I was able to breathe some life back into my old bass amplifier.  ...  "
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" ...  Trusted to use with my classic SWR Bass amp and boutique pedals.  ...  "
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" ...  This stuff is great worked well on my bass control for my McIntosh c29 amp  ...  "
Software
 3
control, contact cleaner, applications, application
+100%
comment
" ...  Easy to control the application, worked flawlessly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  A quick Google search let me to try a contact cleaner.  ...  "
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" ...  May take several applications.  ...  "
Remote
 3
buttons, volume, old, knob
+100%
comment
" ...  I'll try it on some of my remotes next.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Ever want to know what makes an old TV, or old receiver misclick buttons, or make you push the power button a bunch of times?  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great for remote control and guitar volume knob  ...  "
Marketplace / Packing
 3
product, package
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  I got this product on time and it was very well packed so there was no damages to the product.  ...  "
comment
" ...  PACKING CAME PERFECT, NEVER OPENED  ...  "
Body / Water Resistance
 3
got, water, spray, salt, cleaner
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  I have spare DSLR camera that I don't mind using when kayaking.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Some of the best Cleaner and corrosion resistant spray that I have ever used.  ...  "
Body / Design
 3
new
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  I never used the previous style can that others mention, but the new design was fine for me.  ...  "

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