Which Deoxit for cleaning INTV cartridges?

[+wood_jl]

I've never bought Deoxit.

 

I've cleaned some carts with 90% alcohol, but that isn't enough. They're squeaky clean but have to be messed with to get them to work. I read that some people use Deoxit, but there's sprays, kinds with a brush, etc. Which for cleaning cartridges, for INTV and also for other systems?

 

Is this something that you just spray on and done, or do you have to scrub and then wipe it off or something? I'm thinking the spray can would not be ideal as we don't want to spray all over our cartridge housing, etc. Also, where is a good place to get Deoxit?

 

Sorry for the newbie question, but it seems to me that INTV carts oxidize worse than other systems. Was playing INTV tonight and it was like using an NES with a dirty cart slot.....minus the blinking red light.

 

Thanks for any info.

[HunterZero]

Either the paint on or spray one is fine. Apply it, let it penetrate for a couple minutes then wipe clean. Spray is good for cart slots, spray a short burst in. You can insert and remove thick cardboard into the cart slot to clean it. I like the paint on one for carts because it is easy to apply just to the contacts. The paint on one comes with cleaning cloths and qtips.

 

- J

[+grips03]

I had horizontal lines on the TV, but used Deoxit on the RF cable ends and no more lines. Great stuff.

[+JasonlikesINTV]

Hmmm....I wonder what the active ingredient is. Time to investigate

 

The game store by me uses Windex on contacts. The say it works great. I have not tried it. I always use 90% isopropanal.

[IntellivisionDude]

This is what i use. Since it's not cheap i only use it on games that need a little more scrubbing, and i use it clean the cartridge slots on the systems themselves.

 

For carts i lightly, very lightly spray some on a q-tip.

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-Deoxit-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388003905&sr=8-1&keywords=deoxit

[Cobra Commander]

I use the contact cleaner spray from Radio Shack. I spray it in a little baby food jar with a paper towel to trap the fumes and splatter then dip a q-tip. I've heard of others using model railroad track cleaner that I believe comes in a liquid.

[SiLic0ne t0aD]

I use deoxit, it's awesome! There's several different kinds but I use the red label D5 and also recommend deoxit F5 fader lube. It's made especially for plastic to metal contacts, cleans and lubes everything. Good stuff, experience but worth it! Get it from eBay, big ol can for about 15 bucks shipped to your door.

[SiLic0ne t0aD]

Sorry double post. Btw I kinda like when it gets on the plastic n carts, it shines everything up real nice.

Edited December 26, 2013 by SiLic0ne t0aD85

[CGQuarterly]

Another vote for D5. I have a spray can of it, and just spray it on a a-tip when I clean a cartridge.

[+save2600]

Another vote for D5. I have a spray can of it, and just spray it on a a-tip when I clean a cartridge.

Same here!

 

Though, I've got a TI cart that nothing seems to be working well on. No matter how many times I clean it, picking up a seemingly endless amount of black grime. Weird. Might be time to break out the carburetor cleaner next.