Whats the best mixture of isoprophyl and water for carts?

[Moon Patrol]

I see a lot of different percentages around, I have seen 30%, 50%, and up to 70%, is less water and more isoprophyl better, or is it the other way around?

[Bratwurst]

The less water the better, I use a 91% mixture personally.

[gcl1984]

the bottle I got says 70%,don't think its that critical.

[SuperNES]

mine is 70% too. and it's spelled isopropyl. anyways i always use Denatured alcohol instead. it's stronger and works better, but does'nt ruin plastic like acetone does.

[MrKitt]

in general the less water you have the faster it dries and lesser is the risk for water damage.

[Moon Patrol]

It all burns, so I guess whatever I have does the job :-P

[Blue60]

I use 90% isopropyl...... in some places its hard to find. but you can get it in Farming Supply Stores...

[googlefest1]

most of the time i use 70 - but occasionaly i use 90 - if its available

but for contact cleaning - generaly i like to use deoxit and progold

[Jagasian]

Stabilant 22 is the best contact enhancer/protector. Deoxit is good for cleaning though. Personally, I would deoxit, dry whipe it clean, then use isopropyl, let it dry up, and then use a very thin and small amount of Stabilant 22.

[squirrelnut]

Stabilant 22 is the best contact enhancer/protector. Deoxit is good for cleaning though. Personally, I would deoxit, dry whipe it clean, then use isopropyl, let it dry up, and then use a very thin and small amount of Stabilant 22.

well how much does that stuff cost relative to a 50 cent bottle of rubbin alcohal? yeah thats what I thought :-P

[Jagasian]

Stabilant 22 is the best contact enhancer/protector. Deoxit is good for cleaning though. Personally, I would deoxit, dry whipe it clean, then use isopropyl, let it dry up, and then use a very thin and small amount of Stabilant 22.

well how much does that stuff cost relative to a 50 cent bottle of rubbin alcohal? yeah thats what I thought :-P

Well, the cheap way to go would be to use 99% isopropyl alcohol and q-tips, which is inexpensive:
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/824.html

After that, when not playing them, you will want to keep your carts in a very dry and clean place, such as in a closet with clean dust covers are each cart.