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cleaning the pins of NOS tubes...bad idea?

I am a tube noob. Just bought my first set of NOS tubes. I use Kontak, Deoxit, ProGold and the like on the connectors on my cables. I notice that the pins of most NOS tubes show significant oxidation. So...is it a good idea to use Kontak or the like on them, or do you just leave them alone?
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islandmandan
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I'm not a tube old-timer, but I clean my tube pins with either Caig Pro gold, Flitz, or whatever appropriate product at hand. I then apply a thin layer of contact enhancer, in this case Sil-clear, fine silver paste to insure best contact. As elsewhere in electronics, clean, tight, connections are job one in trouble free use of audio equipment. Do use clean hands or gloves when handling your tubes, however.

Regards,
Dan
islandmandan
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I just ordered it, and what you are getting is a bottle of the original G100 formula of ProGold, with cleaning bruhes and applicators. I haven't found the G100 available in any other form, I like it better than their current available cleaning products.

Dan
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