THANKS ALL for the good replys.
I looked for Deoxit at Radio Scrap but our store did not have any.
Heres what I did:
1. Took a lot of photos so I was sure to get things wired back correctly
2. I removed the switch from the project radio, in this case a Tram D201. Using a nail clippers to cut the wires as close as possible to the lugs. This leaves the wires long enough to re-attach.
3. Using solder wick and a lot of patience with the iron I removed the remaining wire wrapped on the switch lugs.
4. Now the switch was disassembled. Again MUCH care was used so it would be re-assembled in exactly the same way it came apart, this is VERY IMPORTANT.
5. Washed the switch wafer with soap and water using a small brush that my wife donated from her art stuff. She comes in handy indeed. I think I'll keep her around.
6. Dried the wafer and brushed on the Tarn-X, worked it in well with the brush until all tarnish was removed. This stuff works great, BUT it does have acid in it. That is why I removed the switch from the radio first. I thought if the Tarn-X got wicked up into the wiring it would no doubt be a problem down the road.
7. Now came a hot bath for the switch wafer in hot soapy water withh a good rinse in hot water. This was followed with a blow dry with the hair drier.
8. Assembled the switch and reinstalled. I applied WD-40 to keep the tarnish away untill I can score some silicone or dielectric grease. Then I will coat it lightly with that.
9. I must say, use this method at your oun risk, you must have patience removing and re-installing the switch. Always use you best soldering skills, be neat and accurate.
Enjoy the photos. The results are outstanding. Next I will tackle the AM/SSB selector switch, this will be a challange as it is a muti layered beast.
Marconi, I havent given up on the antenna projects. I was in the process of erecting a tower for the beam last fall when I ran out of time due to deer hunting and then the weather turned on us, did score a nice buck though.
The Astrobeam is about 3/4 of the way done and I am planning to get back into it after this Tram project. I sure jump around a lot with hobbies and projects.