28 Nov
2006
28 Nov
'06
2:18 p.m.
Chuck Guzis wrote:
On old PCBs, I've had pretty good success with
just a toothbrush and
a mild detergent in warm water. Follow up with a deionized water
rinse followed by ethyl alcohol as a drier. In severe cases, a
buffing compound, such as rouge, applied with a cotton buff on a
Dremel should clean things right up.
I tend to use a soft (read worn-out) toothbrush and methanol on old
PCBs. I never pour the alcohol on the board. I always pour it in a
tray and dip the toothbrush in it.
Peace... Sridhar