That Scotch Brite product is great.  I was first introduced to it years ago at work.  We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean.  It comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into something useless quickly.  Heck, once I have a somewhat used pad, I move it into the kitchen to clean the bottom of pans.  Lots of uses on my New England based Westy.
Dave B.the Boston one

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Fri, Dec 9, 2022 1:23 pm
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Back to fuses

 Actually, I think I used one of those modern marvels...a Red Scotch-brite pad....not steel wool.  I love those!  Great invention.  No muss, no fuss, just great results.  And no need for brand name Vaseline...just go to CVS or your Dollar Store, petroleum jelly.  Heck, I use this cheapo junk for just about any electrical connection.  (Also, PJ is used on high end medical devices where electricity is involved, I know.)  Remote control batteries for TV; Harbor Freight LED flashlights.  The issue is always the same:  corrosion.  And how to prevent it from happening.

    On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 09:07:01 AM PST, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:  
 
  One thing I did on a whim....one by one, remove the old fuse.  Gently use steel wool to enhance connectivity on both end of fuse and also metal contacts.  And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both.  Corrosion protection.  Fuses slid in nicely.  I did this about 5 years ago.  I am glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal on Battery before doing this job.

    On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 08:56:25 AM PST, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:  
 
  Or use a glass to mini fuse adapter
https://www.thingsnotable.com/?pgid=l4ybyll1-f81918c3-d39c-4488-9d63-d4508279ded8
 
 
 On 12/6/2022 6:52 AM, Eric Caron wrote:
  
 Hi folks,

If you were to replace the fuses in a 84 would you use never used vintage fuses or new ones?

Do they crumble just from being older or from being in use?

I have both new old ones and new new ones available.

Eric Caron