[sdiy] DIY soldermask coating?

[Cornutt, David K]

From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Harry Bissell
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:13 AM
To: Dave Kendall
Cc: sdiy DIY
Subject: Re: [sdiy] DIY soldermask coating?


>I don't know about a 'soldermask' coating (capable of taking high temperatures) but you could populate the connectors, mask >them with tape, and spray a clear acrylic coating (Kryolon) over the exposed traces. It would prevent tarnishing and provide >~some~ mechanical protection.
>You can scrape it off, or use a solvent for rework...

Conformal coating is very tough and will do what you want.  However, it's the absolute
devil to remove if you make a mistake.