Okay to use WD40 in a mixer?

[petreestow]

My Soundcraft 200 has been collecting some dust and I was wondering what I could use to clean it, externally and internally. Any suggestions?

[JdJ]

I don't know for certain if the residue will conduct electricity, but I'd say no. WD40 definitely leaves behind nasty residue - it's essentially naphtha and mineral oil.

[themagicmanmdt]

deoxit is probably what you're looking for.

residue-less, but cleansing and protecting.

[oldguitars]

Yeah, no WD40. Denatured alcohol works for a lot of stuff, too.

[joel hamilton]

caig. deoxit. big bath for cleaning with no residue.
I think one of the de-oxit "formulas" may be without lube. i cant remember. I use deoxit for things I dont mind leaving a little lube on, and big bath for stuff that wants to be dry when done with cleaning.

[Rodgre]

That makes me think.... I often will use compressed air to blow dust out of faders and the general innards of electronic stuff, and I usually use De-Oxit or Pro Gold to clean and protect connections/pots.

Is denatured alcohol on it's own good to use for cleaning this stuff? Is it just as well to use that as you would De-Oxit or another electronic cleaner?

I ask because it just occurred to me that I sometimes use an airbrush with no paint as a compressed air sprayer. What if I put denatured alcohol in the bottle and opened up the nozzle when I wanted to clean something with it?

Roger

[calaverasgrandes]

NO WD40
There is Caig Cailube and Caig DeOxit.
One tech I know says to just skip the CaiLube. The goop collects even more dust after you spray it.
Same guy says just use the DeOxit once a year or less.

[Scodiddly]

If it's just dust, use a paintbrush (not one that's been used for painting, though) to brush all the dust off. If it's stuck to the surfaces with the gunk from smoking or whatever, you can generally get away with using a damp (not wet!) cloth on the exterior only. Taking the knobs off helps a lot there.