Is there a tool for cleaning corrosion from a stud type deep cell battery terminal?

[rslaback]

Google and Amazon seem to be failing me. I'm looking for some kind of a wire brush that would have a hole in the center to accommodate the 5/16 threaded stud and clean the flat section of the terminal where the battery cables touch when secured.

 

[Shiftless]

How about one like this?

Do you really need to get it super shiny? Personally, I just use a little toothbrush type wire brush and follow with some anti corrosion paste.

 

[WWheeler]

A wheel stud cleaner might be what you're looking for. I think there are other brands of these, but this is the one I've seen guys have and use.

Amazon.com

EDIT: As far as being able to clean the flat section, maybe combine it with a Roloc-style brake hub cleaner. I've always used the O.G. 3M scotch-brite version.

3M - Scotch-Brite Roloc Pro Brake Hub Clng Disc Kit Cs (21758) - Amazon.com

3M - Scotch-Brite Roloc Pro Brake Hub Clng Disc Kit Cs (21758) - Amazon.com

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There are many other brands making similar versions now, some for less than half the price.

Amazon.com : Scotch Brite Roloc Brake Hub Cleaning Disc Kit

And perhaps someone makes a tool that combines both of these into one, which sounds like what you're wanting one to do. I'd be kind of surprised if someone doesn't, but if so I'm not familiar with it.

 

[four.cycle]

baking soda + Coca Cola + toothbrush
rinse with clear water.

you can thank me later.

 

[whateg01]

I didn't know there were batteries that used something other than the post or a bolt, aside from lawn and garden. Oh, I forgot marine batteries use that.

Baking soda in some hot water always works for me to clean batteries though. Clear water rinse as suggested above. If it needs a mechanical touch, a normal toothbrush sized wire brush should be plenty.

Since you asked for it though...

External Thread Cleaners | BoltClean

BoltClean offers external thread cleaners from size M6 up to size M230 in two series: the ARG series and ARM series to clean bolts and studs.

boltclean.com

 

[InsanePyro]

Lots of places have these, always worked good enough for me https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...XuO6VDReudbIOVoNbsm9ijwRkhnyZj54aAoh7EALw_wcB

 

[yatg]

OP is asking for a 5/16 stud cleaner, not a battery post cleaner.

Small head wire brush set that you can get at HF.

https://www.harborfreight.com/home/cleaning/brooms/wire-brushes/detail-brush-set-6-piece-69526.html

baking soda + Coca Cola + toothbrush
rinse with clear water.

Pepsi no Coke.

 

[Rusted Nut]

After you use baking soda, just take a die grinde/Dremel with small wheel, and buzz around the stud.

 

[finn]

Baking soda / water solution and a stainless steel wire brush.

 

[rslaback]

OP is asking for a 5/16 stud cleaner, not a battery post cleaner.

Small head wire brush set that you can get at HF.

https://www.harborfreight.com/home/cleaning/brooms/wire-brushes/detail-brush-set-6-piece-69526.html

Pepsi no Coke.

I'm actually asking if there is a tool to clean the flat section on a stud type terminal as that is where the cable actually touches.

 

[yatg]

I'm actually asking if there is a tool to clean the flat section on a stud type terminal as that is where the cable actually touches.

yes. a wire brush, with baking soda and water or cocola juice.
a few strokes and you're done (that's what she said!)

or find a wire cup brush with a small inside opening.
something like this with a hole in the middle, or trim out the bristles yourself.
you don't want to be real aggressive, its only lead.

1" Crimped Wire End Brush - Stainless Steel Wire

Product Specification Shipping Refund Product Specification 1" Crimped Wire End Brush - Stainless Steel Wire 1" Crimped Wire End Brush for Stainless Steel are best for use on corrosion-resistant or non-ferrous materials. They are also used to clean surfaces and to create a better conductive area...

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[whateg01]

You are putting way too much thought into this.

 

[WWheeler]

I'm actually asking if there is a tool to clean the flat section on a stud type terminal as that is where the cable actually touches.

That's exactly what the hub surface cleaner kits would do that I linked above. I use them with a die grinder on rusty wheel hubs, the part around the stud that I can't reach with a regular roloc disc, and they clean them shiny in a few seconds. Can also use them in a drill,

At the Amazon link I posted there's the 3M and OTC kits that cost $50 or thereabouts all the way down to a Titan kits for $17 (for use with an impact), and several choices in between. All look to do about the same thing.

Amazon.com : Roloc Brake Hub Cleaning Disc Kit

 

[seber]

I would never use a powered brush on a battery terminal. Lead is very soft and can be damaged just looking at it wrong. I use a brass bristle toothbrush.