Cleaning dash switches and other instrument cluster topics

[SureGrip]

Hi all,

Sorry if this has been covered at some point, but Search brought up nothing. I'm looking for info on the best way to clean up items such as headlight switches and wiper switches. I figure I could just use soap and water, but I worry about gunking up the inside of the switch in doing so. I plan on cleaning up the contacts with some very fine paper and dielectric grease on them when re-assembled.

BTW, I think I'm going to go with LED bulbs for the dash...I'm thinking about going with red, but will likely stick with the Mopar blue.

Also in my internet travels through Ebay, I came across a guy that has gauge decals for the 71-74 clusters. They 'look' to be pretty good quality, and possibly a good alternative to worn originals...definitely cheaper.

Thanks in advance.

-Brian

[sicksatellite]

for cleaning electrical switched i use electrical cleaner (rattle can) from napa. i think CRC makes it

[72 U Boat]

I definitely wouldn't use soap and water! There is a Electric Contact cleaner available at most auto parts stores. It's very similar to Brake-Kleen, in fact it might be the same thing. It comes in a pressurized can, dries quickley and leaves no residue. I use to use it to clean my pick-up switches and volume/tone pots on my Guitars.

[SureGrip]

I definitely wouldn't use soap and water! There is a Electric Contact cleaner available at most auto parts stores. It's very similar to Brake-Kleen, in fact it might be the same thing. It comes in a pressurized can, dries quickley and leaves no residue. I use to use it to clean my pick-up switches and volume/tone pots on my Guitars.

Thanks. I was concerned about getting the bulk of the 30+ years of grime off of the unit itself and not harming anything inside...I'll look into the contact cleaner.