Wire harness cleaning, Random 914 restoration question #135,285 Options

[MrHyde]

I was tinkering away in the garage sand blasting the torsion bar adjusters this morning and thought about bringing down the two wiring harnesses I have in the barn. I know the one that came with my parts car looks like crap and has been cut into many times over a few decades, but the 2nd one I bought looks much more intact, just filthy.

I'm wondering what I can use to clean the dirt/grime/grease/random organic matter off of the wiring harness without affecting the wiring itself.

I wont be putting power to the harness for a few months so there should be plenty of dry time if required.

Any suggestions ???

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[Mike Bellis]

I would use a rag with diesel fuel. Any water based product will cause corrosion. Diesel as a solvent will make the wiring very clean and soften, slightly the insulation by adding oils back into the rubber. It will not damage the wire or insulation.