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What should I do to keep my battery posts from coroding.
Thanks,
Scott

clean them up real good then rub some grease on them.

Popular among Truck Mechanics: Permatex HiTack ..(check Spelling)..it's a gasket adhesive but great for sealing the terminals up to prevent corrosion. Bright Red Translucent color, spray on like paint.

The other is Lubriplate white grease. Almost as good. Collects dust but works well.

Clean terminals, coat with either and no more corrosion.

Pick up a battery brush at Autozone to clean the terminals. I bought one for $2, and I like it. It's silver with 2 brushes- one for the terminal top, and one for the inside of the terminal. Also use a dremel or some sand paper to clean the smaller rings while you're at it. Then use the stuff recommended above.

to neutralize the acid and help clean them, use a mix of baking soda and water.

Thanks for the quick response and good advice.
Scott

battery terminal protector

White lithium grease that comes in a aerosol can

LPS-3

Dinotrol AV-30

Permatex HiTack

Motor oil applied with a brush

vasoline (don't get any ideas)

di-electric grease (DC 4 compund)

spray paint

heck, even crisco would work

any oil or grease like substance that will prevent the bare metal of the terminal from being exposed to the vented gasses from the battery

I use Krylon,s Crystal Clear Acrylic. (1301 part no.) Spray/coat liberally all parts, after they are clean, grease free, neutralized. Couple coats or three. Should be good for all year or even longer. I've used this method for over 15 years now.
I use this on all my antenna, grounds automotive or around the house. I usually do this when I first get a new car to all connections, mainly because of all the salt on our roads in the winter. It seals out moisture and doesn't attract dirt. Any electrical connection benefits from no corrision for many reasons.
proper prep -- this is ideal.

Paul Echelberger
N8BUU
Paul
N8BUU

I heard that a can of coke works too, but who wants a sticky battery :rolleyes:

That's very true. However I recommend diet coke because it does not have any sugar in it...