Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery?
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Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery?
For some reason, my positive connection has corrosion...I used engine parts cleaner (industrial strength)...and it didnt do much, I got some off however. But two weeks later, the corrosion is there.
Im wondering if the stereo system being tapped into the connection is causing this. But, is there a chemical/solvent at an auto parts store that will get rid of it?
TIA.
Im wondering if the stereo system being tapped into the connection is causing this. But, is there a chemical/solvent at an auto parts store that will get rid of it?
TIA.
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (Nihonjin)
They sell battery terminal cleaner things. They have to parts. One to clean the, for lack of better words, nipple on the batter and one to clean the connector. I'll go take a picture of mine if you'd like. They work pretty good.
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (Nihonjin)
try Coke, or baking soda and vinegar. When done, coat the terminals with petroleum jelly (I'm sure you have some). 
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When done, coat the terminals with petroleum jelly (I'm sure you have some). </TD></TR></TABLE>
haha
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (chowmien)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chowmien »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I have that. Works great.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's it. They work wonders.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> coat the terminals with petroleum jelly (I'm sure you have some). </TD></TR></TABLE>
I won't even ask.
I have that. Works great.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's it.
They work wonders. <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> coat the terminals with petroleum jelly (I'm sure you have some). </TD></TR></TABLE>
I won't even ask.
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (civictildeath)
damn you guys are so fast...haha. thanks a lot...ill check them out. woot, i got baking soda. haha i actually dont have any petroleum jelly...but i do have KY and some lotion that i used to use before i had KY (girls dont like lotion for IDB, lol).
thanks again fellers.
thanks again fellers.
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (civictildeath)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civictildeath »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">baking soda and water</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (NUB-96EK)
Everybody has Coke, or bakingsoda and vinegar. Why bother purchasing some spray or a brush if the latter is free? Concerning the vaseline, a light coating on the terminals will help protect it from oxidizing again.
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try Coke, or baking soda and vinegar. When done, coat the terminals with petroleum jelly (I'm sure you have some). </TD></TR></TABLE>
this has worked for me
</TD></TR></TABLE>this has worked for me
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Re: Is there a solvent to remove the corrosion off the battery? (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Concerning the vaseline, a light coating on the terminals will help protect it from oxidizing again.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I use dielectric grease, since I have some lying around. Never tried vaseline, but I guess it'll do the same.
I use dielectric grease, since I have some lying around. Never tried vaseline, but I guess it'll do the same.
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