VW uses Stabilant at the factory to enhance conductivity in their
plug-in connectors.  The stuff even has a VW part number ( which I do
not know ).  I think its intended use is for low-current stuff such as
ECU connectors, etc.  Not sure whether it's as beneficial on something
like a headlight.

Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL

David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> writes:

> At 02:29 PM 3/20/2009, Frank Condelli wrote:
>>Are  there any 'list recommendations' of things that I might do to maximize
>>the  contact there and thereby minimize the resistance and heat generated  at
>>that junction?
>
> Frank, take a look at <http://www.stabilant.com> including the
> application notes on weather applications and thermal runaway.  Their
> stuff is wicked expensive, might be $50 for a little bottle, but it's
> extremely well vouched for, including by your army and NATO.  They're
> in Richmond Hill ON.  Neighbors, eh? -- more or less.  The
> description of the working principle sounds like witch-doctor stuff
> -- if it were only the stereo magazines that liked it I'd say Not
> Bloody Likely!  But when NATO starts using the stuff I begin to get impressed.
>