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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => Technical / Authenticity => Topic started by: Quinton Bradford #25053 on November 08, 2008, 12:38:51 AM

Title: Cleaning window/seat controls on arm rest
Post by: Quinton Bradford #25053 on November 08, 2008, 12:38:51 AM
I recently purchased a 63 DeVille convertible.

I'm trying to clean the chrome etc as much as possible on the inside of the car.  The electric window controls and seat control has a good bit of filth on it.  What is the best way to clean it?  I have removed the parts from the arm rest and I've polished the chrome without the non-electrical parts intact. Now I want to clean up the switches that control the windows and seat control.

What is the best way to go about this without damaging the electrical switches?

Quinton
Title: Re: Cleaning window/seat controls on arm rest
Post by: jaxops on November 08, 2008, 07:55:03 AM
You can use a fine wooden file or light sandpaper for pins, but not for anything that would break easily.  I use "De-Ox It" on my contacts.  It really helped my sealed blower switches for the air-conditioning.  I had pretty intermittent contact until I used this on it.  It cleans but also protects connectivity.  Nothing is the same as restoring or replacing the contacts but this surely helps.
Title: Re: Cleaning window/seat controls on arm rest
Post by: 76eldo on November 08, 2008, 10:44:00 AM
Unless they are non functional and heavily corroded or pitted, you can simply try CRC contact cleaner or similar.

Brian