Tiny wire brushes for electrical contacts

[Quickstep192]

How can the inside of a mall female pin contacts be cleaned?

I’m picturing small round brushes similar to those used for cleaning spray guns, except with wire bristles? Does such a thing exist in sizes small enough to clean contacts in a female socket that accepts pins that are about 1mm diameter?

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by Quickstep192

How can the inside of a mall female pin contacts be cleaned?

I’m picturing small round brushes similar to those used for cleaning spray guns, except with wire bristles? Does such a thing exist in sizes small enough to clean contacts in a female socket that accepts pins that are about 1mm diameter?

I always used needle files and CAIG’s electrical contact cleaner the stuff is the best for pots and general cleaning.

[walt]

I use Deoxit D5. Make and break the connection a few times should break any oxidation free.

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by walt

I use Deoxit D5. Make and break the connection a few times should break any oxidation free.

+1 good stuff as well

[Quickstep192]

Awesome. Thanks guys.

[Snitzler]

Don't use files or abrasives, it chews up the plating and it corrodes even faster. Wipe the male clean with solvent and Deoxit D5 and make and break the connection a few times.