Capleaker, thanks very much for that I did think it would be messy haven’t used it myself, perhaps if I use copper strips, very thin, and solder with low temp solder may be an option, thanks I will try that and update you after my efforts

I have a sharp microwave front panel connectors which link to the motherboard via ffc strips into push in connectors, see images, the connector strips are worn I have cut them back but they still don’t make a good connection any ideas how I can overcome this would be appreciated. All switches on panel which are touch type work fine, have thought about conductive pen or paint anyhelp appreciated....