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Battery Connection Anti-Corrosion Treatment

I will be changing out my start batteries soon and I wanted to start cleaning all of the connections. I thought I would use a wire brush on a drill to clean them. Do any of you have a recommendation for the terminal treatment/anti corrosion to put on them? It looks like yellow paint is on them now.
Rick & Deborah Webster
2002 3610 U320 #5964
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU- 'Copperhead'
Richland Chambers Lake, East Texas

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Reply #1 –
I have always just used grease. The "wheel bearing" grease that comes in a small can with the plastic top has seemed to work well for me.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #2 –
It might be a good idea to buy the tool that well clean the inside of the fitting and the post it self if you have post. I also use the spray coating comes in a small can and it put a good protective coating that last between maintenance.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Reply #3 –
Persinally, I would use a post tool cost about 5 bucks ^.^d  and emery cloth. Not a wire brush, then the 3buck red spray

Min have been good for 4 years after many issues.
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1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

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1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
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Reply #4 –
 I clean all electrical terminals then coat with Kopr-Shield  (liquid copper and oils). I have had this for over 30 yrs and never any corrosion. I also use it when putting bolts etc into frame or? as an anti-sieze.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
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jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Reply #5 –
Is CorrosionX good for battery terminals and connections?
 
BTW, I noticed it does not seem to dry out; won't this collect dirt and crud?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #6 –
O.H.,

If you have conventional terminals, the green and red felts you buy at the parts store seem to work fine. That is the only thing I use and don't get any corrosion on the terminals. A light coating of grease you have been using won't hurt or the spray suggested. If your cable is removable from the terminal fitting, the four bolt military type is a good choice. Use a file to flatten and clean the cable ends as pictured in a previous post of mine. I also replaced all the nuts, bolts and washers with stainless steel. All contacts surfaces battery post to terminal need to be spotless.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #7 –
Pierce,
So true, we change out hundreds of batteries a year using only the treated felt like washers over the studs, with zero issues with corrosion, of course they have to be corrosion free        to start with and no over charging causing heavy gassing and keeping battery tops dry.  We generally get 3 years service on starting batteries on our emergency generators, we try to change them before they fail during a storm in the middle of the night. All battery chargers are not created equal, the very best have an adjustment to maintain a desired voltage, can get 10 years with a proper charger.

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Reply #8 –
I use the "yellow paint" on our terminal posts. It is actually a product called DEKA battery terminal protection spray. It protects against corrosion on the battery posts very well. Made by a company in East Penn.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #9 –
any of the battery terminal brushes will work. I like to use vaseline its cleaner than grease but also batteries get dirty and grease and vasaline attract dirt. So maybe the yellow or red sprays would be a better choice. 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #10 –
Dielectric grease (silicone grease)...Your best electrical friend in humid/wet areas...
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #11 –
I use a product called Oxlic, it's made in Riverview Fla (Tampa). it was designed for the marine industry been using it for years on a truck fleet put it on new vehicles, and when changing battery's. Never had to clean or replace any connectors or battery cables as a result of corrosion. The best part is it wipes off, doesn't stain, and does not get hard. It is pink in color it comes in contact with acid it will turn orange so you know at a glance if you have a problem. 
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –
Dielectric grease (silicone grease)...Your best electrical friend in humid/wet areas...

Exactly!

It's made specifically for electrical connections. Used on new equipment. I used it on every electrical connection I take apart. Especially light bulbs. No more breaking the bulb trying to change it out. You can buy it at most auto supply stores. Make sure it says "Dielectric" on the tube.

TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D