BillyHW Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Any stores in Canada carry it? How much will it run me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpugmire Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Auto parts stores will carry it. Walmart has it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I buy mine either at the eye doctor or any place that sells glasses and contacts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Auto parts stores will carry it. Walmart has it too. I wouldn't recommend dipping your contacts in power steering fluid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Any stores in Canada carry it? How much will it run me? Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both carry it. Can't remember how much I last paid. Wasn't expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHW Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Any stores in Canada carry it? How much will it run me? Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both carry it. Can't remember how much I last paid. Wasn't expensive though. Do you know what section at Canadian Tire I should go look in? Also, what brand name should I look for? I've never seen this stuff before so I don't know where to look or what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Any stores in Canada carry it? How much will it run me? Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both carry it. Can't remember how much I last paid. Wasn't expensive though. Do you know what section at Canadian Tire I should go look in? Also, what brand name should I look for? I've never seen this stuff before so I don't know where to look or what to look for. Just go in and ask for it. I'm sure someone can point you to the right direction. Doing a quick search on the Home Hardware site comes up with this: http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Hardware/Automotive/Fuses-Wiring/Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous/150g-Electronical-Contact-Cleaner/_/N-ntjbtZ2pq2/R-I8618888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHW Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Any stores in Canada carry it? How much will it run me? Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both carry it. Can't remember how much I last paid. Wasn't expensive though. Do you know what section at Canadian Tire I should go look in? Also, what brand name should I look for? I've never seen this stuff before so I don't know where to look or what to look for. Just go in and ask for it. I'm sure someone can point you to the right direction. Doing a quick search on the Home Hardware site comes up with this: http://www.homehardw...2pq2/R-I8618888 But I'm a socially awkward classic video game nerd, and the girl who works there is cute! That's a disaster waiting to happen. Thanks for the link. At least I know what to look for now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 But I'm a socially awkward classic video game nerd, and the girl who works there is cute! That's a disaster waiting to happen. Man ... that is the best thing I've read on the net all week! You win the internets for the day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0w_lantern Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I've been pretty pleased with Deoxit and that is available online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHW Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Canadian Tire and Home Hardware fail. Neither of them had it in store. The Home Hardware guy said if I brought the print-out from the website link (posted above) he'd order it in for me, so I had to go back. Unbelievably they didn't have a computer with internet access in-store, not even for their own site. Hopefully they'll have it in next week. I have to go back anyway for some sand paper. Anyone know what grade sand paper to use for electronic contacts like the NES cartridge slot etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Spit, Brimstone, and Fire oughtta do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeun Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Anyone know what grade sand paper to use for electronic contacts like the NES cartridge slot etc.? Sanding grade = zero. If you're working on old equipment, it's better to find something gentler than sandpaper, which will permanently scratch the contacts, creating a larger surface area for continued oxidizing. Some of the old computer mags used to recommend a pencil eraser to clean cartridge contacts. Even toothpaste on some paper towel or a q-tip would be safer than sandpaper. Auto parts stores will have something like AutoSol (Canadian stores Partsource and Lee Valley Tools both stock it), which is a non-abrasive metal cleaner and polish. Good for your bike chrome, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodzillaIsMyCopilot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Anyone know what grade sand paper to use for electronic contacts like the NES cartridge slot etc.? Sanding grade = zero. If you're working on old equipment, it's better to find something gentler than sandpaper, which will permanently scratch the contacts, creating a larger surface area for continued oxidizing. Some of the old computer mags used to recommend a pencil eraser to clean cartridge contacts. Even toothpaste on some paper towel or a q-tip would be safer than sandpaper. Auto parts stores will have something like AutoSol (Canadian stores Partsource and Lee Valley Tools both stock it), which is a non-abrasive metal cleaner and polish. Good for your bike chrome, too. For the alternative, I recommend Magic Eraser. It works wonders, and is as gentle as it can be, while still getting the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protoplasym Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sandpaper is the 'last' thing one should use on Cartridge contacts! "contact cleaner" ??? 90% Alcohol does the trick for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Anyone know what grade sand paper to use for electronic contacts like the NES cartridge slot etc.? You clean the nes pin connector with water, thats all that is needed. I am serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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