what lube to use for a mechanical electrical switch

[e9999]

On my bike I have a switch for the turn signals. A knob that you push sideways for the lights and in to cancel the light. So it has a mechanical component, I imagine with springs, maybe cams etc. The cancellation feature (push in) is starting to be sluggish. Maybe dirt inside or getting dry. So I'm thinking I should squirt something in there to clean and lube things up a bit. Of course, there are also electrical switches and connectors that I don't want to mess up by interrupting good electrical contact, and there is plenty of plastics. So what should I use? I have the usual assortment of lubes: dino, silicone, teflon, PB, Kroil, liquid wrench, WD40, CLP, etc. Or some dedicated product?
Thoughts?
TIA

 

[PAToyota]

CRC's Electrical Grade Silicone Multipurpose Lubricant.

If you really want to get serious, CRC's Premium Marine Electronics Grease.

I use the electrical grade silicone on any automotive connector - spark plug boots, trailer connectors, lamp sockets, etc. Both of them are dielectric.

 

[e9999]

CRC's Electrical Grade Silicone Multipurpose Lubricant.

If you really want to get serious, CRC's Premium Marine Electronics Grease.

I use the electrical grade silicone on any automotive connector - spark plug boots, trailer connectors, lamp sockets, etc. Both of them are dielectric.

Thanks. I don't have those (where can one get them?), but that suggests that silicone lubes are not a big no-no at least. Dielectrics are not the greatest for good electrical contact when used indiscriminately, though.

 

[PAToyota]

MSC, Grainger, NAPA...

Dielectric grease is non-conductive. You certainly don't want a conductive grease for electrical work!

 

[rusty_tlc]

I'd use the CRC contact cleaner first then follow with the dielectric Spray.

 

[Bogo]

I'd use the CRC contact cleaner first then follow with the dielectric Spray.

X2. Actually it may only need cleaning....

 

[e9999]

think this cleaner is OK for plastic?

 

[rusty_tlc]

I've never had a problem using it on any kind of switches, most all are in a plastic body.
Per the MFG it is plastic safe;
http://www.crcindustries.com/faxdocs/tchdta/133.pdf

 

[e9999]

great
I think the cleaner first is an excellent suggestion. That might well do the trick.

 

[e9999]

well, I got some CRC electronic cleaner at the local O'Reilly (that one appears safer on plastic than the CRC electrical parts cleaner they had) to clean things up.
then followed with some PB dry PTFE (teflon) lube spray.
Seems to operate smoother with power still getting through.
So hopefully that should do it.
thanks