Fuse Box Refresh

[FMbranden38]

Anyone have recommendations on how to clean an old fuse box? Re-wiring my bus now and have it out so figure it’s worth giving it a good refresh before plugging everything back in.

Thanks in advance!

[aeromech]

You might try using a dremel with a wire wheel to buff the contacts
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[busdaddy]

A vinegar bath and a scrub can't hurt either.
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[andrewtf]

Ultrasonic cleaner - if you have access.
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[Anchovy]

Scrub with a brush in warm water and dish soap or run it through the dishwasher when your wife isn't looking. Soak in a vinegar bath (as busdaddy suggests) and use a brass brush to scrub to remove the oxidation from the terminals. Warm is better for the vinegar soak as it increases the reaction rate to remove oxidation.

In this photo you can see my cleaned up fuse box on the right using the method described above.

[FMbranden38]

Vinegar and a brass brush did the trick. Thanks fellas, much appreciated.

[Anchovy]

Looks great!