Dielectric Grease

djp4059 · Post by **djp4059** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:04 pm

I've read a lot of topics about electrical problems, and most of them are because of corrosion. One of the best things you can do is to use Dielectric Grease on all of your connections. There are quite a few posts in the forums where people have suggested using it. You should use it on battery terminals, fuses, your spark plug connection and inside the spark plug boot, inside switch's, light sockets, anywhere where you have an electrical connection. If you keep your scooter outside a lot or even live near the oceans (because of the salt water) this stuff is highly suggested. I've been using this stuff for years, especially on my boat, and haven't had any problems with electrical components due to corrosion.

ucandoit · Post by **ucandoit** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:21 pm

I understand using the grease for the spark plug boot, but I don't understand how you would use it for the battery terminals or fuses, etc. where would you put it?

djp4059 · Post by **djp4059** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:31 pm

Here are some video's about how to use Dielectric Grease

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgJRKlE ... YWE8T9I6gQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQZ0hfqVNe8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhl3bLz ... I5GKHxG5LQ

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:55 pm

ucandoit wrote:I understand using the grease for the spark plug boot, but I don't understand how you would use it for the battery terminals or fuses, etc. where would you put it?

On the metal surfaces that make contact.

ucandoit · Post by **ucandoit** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:28 pm

It is an insulator. I don't want it on metal surfaces that touch. I'll stick to using a thin layer on the spark plug boot, but that's all. If you'll notice, others have questioned those videos.

djp4059 · Post by **djp4059** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:33 am

ucandoit wrote:It is an insulator. I don't want it on metal surfaces that touch. I'll stick to using a thin layer on the spark plug boot, but that's all. If you'll notice, others have questioned those videos.

Yes it is an insulator, it insulates your connections from corrosion, water and salt. It doesn't insulate the electricity from passing through connection. You do what ever you think is best.

If anyone else questions this, just go to the Permatex website and it will suggest you to use it on all your electrical connections.

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/prod ... ase-detail

Tazio · Post by **Tazio** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:46 pm

I've been using dielectric grease on electrical/electronic connections since the mid 1950's including military aviation fire control systems. It's also used for conducting heat from semi-conductor devices to the heat sinks they are mounted on.

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:44 pm

In addition to the usuall applications, I like to pack a dab into the backside of waterproof crimp connectors before heat shrinking the sleeve to the wire. Makes a nice malleable seal to prevent moisture from getting to the connections from that route. It might be a bit overkill, but the longer those connections go without fiddling required, the better!

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:31 pm

There is always a tube in my tool box. Good stuff, a few good suggestions above.

87PGOSTAR50GUY · Post by **87PGOSTAR50GUY** » Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:45 am

From experiance in auto repair and two stroke repair, that so called grease is bad for connections such as plug boots, bulbs and main piwer circuita over time it dries out and cakes ☝ which in term will f off the electricity current flow in automobiles it eats the bulbs inside out.

Not KNOCKING your thoughts and skills but a nice water proofer will do the same justice without the hassle of having torn off conections from plastic/rubber absorbtion.

Spark plug 🐜 + i sieze is the only product i would use but coil boots last the life of the vehicle as long as its covered up.

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