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VeeTee



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I use copious amounts of acid free vaseline (petroleum jelly) on in the inside of the towing plug, and other connectors and lamp sockets. Works very well. Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
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Venomator



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ericvv wrote:
One thing in favor of WD-40 where I use it regularly with apparent success... When the truck had its 3 years corrosion inspection it appeared that the inside of the 12N towing electrics plug was badly corroded from moisture ingress, even if I had never used it. (That's why we found out after 3 years only)
Dealer replaced it by a new one under warranty, and at that time I also let them install the 12S plug. Since then I spray the inside of both about twice monthly liberally with WD-40, and now another 3.5 years later both plugs remain shiny as new at the inside. So WD-40 has something going for itself. Thumbs Up
I think you will find that ACF50 will do a much better job of that for you Eric... Thumbs Up

I only have to do my towing electrics socket with ACF every couple of months, inside and out... Whistle

And, you do not have to worry about dust and grit sticking to it either... Wink  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #383438 30th Dec 2014 7:38pm
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munch90



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I use battery terminal spray on the front and back of the towing socket , and do it once every 5 years Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #383496 30th Dec 2014 10:27pm
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ehagerty



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++1 for ACF-50
I started with ACF50 about a 6 months ago on my new Defender, but now use it on everything that is made of metal, rubber, plastic etc anywhere that needs something 'oily'. The stuff is amazing, stays on a long time, doesn't pick up much dirt, penetrates better than makes sense for something that thick, and while not cheap is way cheaper than replacing steel! I've been working on cars for 30+ years and it was an emotional journey to leave my beloved WD40 behind, but leave it I have. Buy it now and never give rust another thought!
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