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Oxidized and pitted gold connectors and contacts

I have treated gold plated RCA's with DeoxIT®, but the surfaces of the contacts are still slightly rough and not smooth. I understand that it may not be possible to restore the original appearance, but after applying the DeoxIT® D5, the RCA’s still seem to be covered with thin layers of grayish deposits, which I believe to be oxides.

It is these deposits that give the rough texture of the surfaces. Can you help me?

Thanks,

M. Lim
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If the surface is not smooth, pitting and blistering has probably already begun. Please refer to our DeoxIT® GOLD SB-G100 bulletin (listed under the “Support” tab, then scroll down the blue hyperlink titles to the “DeoxIT® GOLD Tech Info Sheet).”

1) Apply DeoxIT® and let it sit overnight.
2) The following day wipe off whatever has been lifted by the DeoxIT® with a lint-free cloth or swab.
3) Apply DeoxIT® again, and let it sit for one hour; wipe off with a lint-free cloth or swab.
3) Once no more contaminants are seen on the cloth or swab, finish with DeoxIT® GOLD.

Our products reverse the physical changes caused by blistering, but they can and will dissolve and remove the contaminants and prevent the surface from getting worse.

NOTE:
DeoxIT® GOLD (formerly ProGold)
DeoxIT® GOLD GxL (formerly ProGold GxL)
DeoxIT® SHIELD (formerly PreservIT)
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