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Old 22nd Nov 2017, 6:15 pm   #8
David G4EBT
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Default Re: Cleaning PCB track side?

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Are the tracks bare copper, tinned or lacquered? If bare or tinned, have you thought about one of those fibre pen things? I've got one and it's brilliant at scrubbing away the grime of ages. Time-consuming for a big board though!
They're tinned and no, I've not come across those. Sounds as though a visit to Maplins or RS is indicated.
Here you go, £4.85 inc VAT, and you can also buy a pack of ten refills for the pen for £6.16 inc VAT.

http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/101...26%20Chemicals

Watch out for the tiny fibreglass 'splinters' that as shed in use. They're vicious little blighters and unlike wooden splinters, are all but invisible so may torment you for days!

As the fibres war down, the 'pencil' is just like a propelling pencil - you just wind more out as needed.

Have fun!
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