Thread: Vaseline/Baby Oil/WD40

Originally Posted by henryconchile

You get moisture on your electrical equipment connections at work? That sounds like a serious problem.

Last I checked, alcohol was used to clean electrical equipment because it cleans well and evaporates quickly. With a quick evaporation, you don't have to worry about leftover moisture. Getting moisture off electrical equipment requires more than just wiping with alcohol.

Ohh... Yes! I am an aircraft mechanic for CV22 and C130s... CV22 are always dirty, nasty and wet! When we rebuild harnesses and connectors, etc we use like u said alcohol for cleaning! And it helps getting all moisture out... Aircraft wiring systems especially Military rescue aircrafts are extremely susceptible to moisture! Not cool! It keeps us very busy!

Originally Posted by robert2286

Ohh... Yes! I am an aircraft mechanic for CV22 and C130s... CV22 are always dirty, nasty and wet!

Sounds like a fun job.

I was heading to be an aircraft mechanic after high school, but that market was bad in the 1990's. However, I had fun working on planes and parts during my days in Aviation High in NYC.

Do you guys use that waterproofing stuff made by Boeing for aircraft parts? I think its called Boeshield.