how to clean a wire harness

[crashmymax]

What would be the best way to clean my wire harness? It's grimy from all the years and I want it to look like new before I reinstall it. I have no idea what would be a safe way to do this. Soap and water? I don't want to just tape and wire loom over the dirt. Thanks again for the input.

 

[maleko89]

I used electrical contact cleaner.

 

[tugla]

contact cleaner and a rag, little patients and should come out nice and clean

 

[tugla]

I used electrical contact cleaner.

guess i wasn't fast enough hahaha great minds think a like.unk:

 

[maleko89]

LoL, I have a secretary Tugla.

JK.

 

[tugla]

LoL, I have a secretary Tugla.

JK.

:thumbs up:

cheater :rofl_200:

 

[crashmymax]

does the electrical contact cleaner leave a oily residue or dry up so it does not attract dirt again? thanks for the fast reply i will pick some up on my lunch break.

 

[tugla]

dries up, best stuff for cleaning the wires and other stuff.

 

[crashmymax]

Thanks guys you deserve an extra beer tonight. If your old lady starts in on ya just tell her about the great advice you gave today and I said you deserve it. Lol

 

[The Beekeeper]

A buddy of mine who does this kind of work on classic and muscle cars uses Simple Green, been doing it for years..................Tom.

 

[Fire-medic]

I would use the Simple Green as any production tags on the harness will probably disappear w/the strong solvent of contact cleaner.

 

[maxcruiser]

I usually use Mean Green or grease and wax remover from an auto paint supply house, whichever I have handy at the time - either of them work great.

Mike

 

[wildweasel_pt]

Engine degreaser or brake cleaner (ether based spray). Dries off in seconds. Thats what i use to clean the oils stains on my garage floor...

 

[crashmymax]

Thanks guys it cleand up nice. Now i have to search the forum for how to route the harness I forgot to take pics before i pulled it.

 

[THAIMAX]

^ Just do what I did, put it on then reroute it 7 or 8 times when you realize you have got it wrong!

 

[crashmymax]

I am only on my 4th reroute. If only i took a couple of pics:tantrum:

 

[THAIMAX]

I am only on my 4th reroute. If only i took a couple of pics:tantrum:

^ Those were my thoughts exactly! :ummm: