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CRC QD Contact Cleaner - Quick Drying, Plastic-Safe - 11 oz
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CRC QD Contact Cleaner - Quick Drying, Plastic-Safe - 11 oz

Bottom line: The CRC QD Contact Cleaner: Plastic-safe formula works on all plastics, key for retro console shells and PCB headers; main trade-off: lower flashpoint than heavy-duty CRC cleaners, so it needs open ventilation and no ignition sources.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Plastic-safe formula works on all plastics, key for retro console shells and PCB headers
  • ✓ Evaporates fast and leaves zero residue, so no wipe-down or reassembly delay
  • ✓ 11 wt oz aerosol can covers many cleaning sessions on connectors and card edges
  • ✓ NSF K2 Registered, so it is cleared for use in non-food-contact plant areas

Cons

  • ✗ Lower flashpoint than heavy-duty CRC cleaners, so it needs open ventilation and no ignition sources
  • ✗ Targets dust, light oil, grease, and dirt only, not baked-on flux or heavy corrosion
  • ✗ Aerosol-only format, so there is no brush cap or precision straw dosing for single pins
  • ✗ Fast evaporation means repeat sprays on stubborn slot contacts, using the can quicker

Manufacturer description

QD Contact Cleaner helps effectively remove and eliminate dust, light oil, grease, and dirt from different household electrical equipment and gadgets, including residential tools, computer systems, bus bars, tape heads, circuit boards, edge connectors, and breakers. This aerosol spray cleaner leaves no residue behind and is safe to use on all plastics. The solution evaporates instantly without leaving any residues.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CRC QD Contact Cleaner using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the tools & maintenance category. CRC's tools & maintenance lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for tools & maintenance: PC towers accumulate significant dust in 3–6 months, so cleaning frequency drives cordless vs. canned-air tradeoff decisions. Match the device's RPM or CFM rating to your case size, and confirm battery runtime covers a full tower cleaning before ordering. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • CRC INDUSTRIES: A market leader that offers impeccably designed chemical solutions to maintain, protect and repair different marine, heavy-duty motor vehicles, industrial-grade engines, household tools, and electrical equipment
  • QD Contact Cleaner: Helps to effectively eliminate dust, light oil, grease, and dirt from sensitive electronic equipment. This cleaner evaporates quickly, leaving no residue behind, and is safe to use on all plastics.
  • FORMULA: QD Contact Cleaner evaporates quickly, leaving no residue behind, and is safe to use on all plastics. Use where lower flashpoint cleaners are acceptable.
  • APPLICATIONS: This liquid contact cleaner is ideal for use on telephones, PCs, relays, edge connectors, tape heads, busbars, circuits, contacts, printed circuit boards, switches and breakers.
  • PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: QD Contact Cleaner is available in 11 WT OZ aerosol spray can. This product is NSF K2 Registered.

Full Specifications

Size11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
BrandCRC
ScentUnscented
Weight11 oz
Item FormLiquid, Spray
Unit Count11 Fluid Ounces
Item Volume11 fluid ounces
Part Number03130
Model Number03130
Container TypeCan
Item Type NameCleaners
Number of Items1
Material FeatureNatural
Special FeaturesResidue Free
Material FeaturesNatural
Included ComponentsCleaners
Warranty Descriptionno warranty
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSQD Contact Cleaner is available in 11 WT OZ aerosol spray can. This product is NSF K2 Registered.
Surface RecommendationPlastic
Specific Uses For Productmarine, heavy-duty motor vehicles, industrial-grade engines, household tools, and electrical equipment

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