Correct, you do not want to scrap the terminals but you do want to polish them. For this I use extra fine steal wool.

EEEEPPPP Tarn X. Don't ever use a metal polisher on any electrical surface. They DO live a slight coating which can very well get worse with the elements.

Since RadioShack is gone, finding a source for deoxit may be a bit harder but this in my number one choice for anything electrical(I do a lot of restoration of vintage electronics). If the points/mating surface area is really bad I will use a simple electrical cleaner from any autoparts store. This is cheaper then Deoxit and cleans better. Deoxit is both a cleaner, lube and for prevention of corrosion. If a point is exposed to moister I will coat that area after the connection is made with grease to keep water from penetrating the mating surface. DO NOT apply grease before the connection is made and is secure.







For any type of silver polishing or metal polishing I use. For sterling I polish on the stove.

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