Cleaning and storing your cartridges (methods, etc.)

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wiggy:

--- Quote from: Pepe_el_mago on April 15, 2014, 03:42:55 PM ---Im on the fence about using dielectric grease, i would like some counseling. I have the following questions:

1) if i apply it to the pins of my games, will i need to reapply it constantly? Does it evaporate?
2) could there be damage in the long term for applying the grease?
3) can i play normally the games that have the grease?
4) do i need to open the games to apply the grease? Or could i just use a cotton from the outside?

Considering i removed the gold plating for most of my games, what would be my best bet? Apply the grease or not?
Please help me, i would really really appreciate it.

--- End quote ---

I think you might just be over-thinking it. Just store em somewhere dry and call it a day.

Pepe_el_mago:
One last question: how much time will the silica gel bags last? So i need to change them periodically? How will i know they are full?

Thanks

sheep2001:
Unless you're in a very damp environment, they will last for many many years.

Seriously, though, there are plenty more things in the world to worry about than this!

e_brugal:
They won't be damaged, maybe you won't see the day they will stop working

sLpFhaWK:
I just got a pretty good donation of NES Carts from my gf's brother but they are terribly filthy. Some have this black dirt/grime on the front of them that i need to clean.

what would be the best way to go about it, and maintain the label?

These are the worst in the bunch.

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