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Offline blu666z

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Cleaning Cables
« on: April 14, 2004, 03:18:08 AM »
What's the best way to clean/defunk cables?  My XLRs absolutely reek of cigarette smoke.

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Re:Cleaning Cables
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2004, 09:12:28 AM »
i spray some windex into a paper towel and run it down the length, then rinse with water in the same fashion.

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Re:Cleaning Cables
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2004, 05:41:53 PM »
febreeze...  all the way...

edit: and yes contact cleaner works well, i also have used rubbing alcohol to clean the contacts as well..
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Re:Cleaning Cables
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2004, 05:47:21 PM »
Is there anything I should avoid putting on the cables?

-Kevin
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Re:Cleaning Cables
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2004, 05:57:22 PM »
Quote from: blu666z on April 14, 2004, 05:47:21 PM
Is there anything I should avoid putting on the cables?

-Kevin

gasoline, nail polish remover, acetone and anything else that will desolve the protective layer.

i echo others here. Radio Shack sells cheap $ contact cleaner sprays.  just undo the xlrs and give it a good spray and wipe it down.

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