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Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] RE : Surface mount VS Through-hole comparison

From: Robert Hedan <robert.hedan@...>
Date: 2006-04-14

Hmm, that's not a bad idea. I know I want something that will not bond or
interact with the engine block paint, so that rules out anything with
petroleum. I had thought of vaseline, but I'm pretty sure petroleum-based
products would have a 'paint thinner' effect around the lands, basically
screwing up the surrounding paint.

I tried hair gel from the corner dollar store. I had high hopes for this
material 'cause it was super cheap, non-toxic and water-based. Only problem
was that it was too soft, it didn't make a nice dome over the land, some of
the lands totally closed over.

Toothpaste has a thicker consistency, that might be just right. I was
looking for an excuse to etch another PCB tomorrow, this is just what I
needed. I'm also going to take the opportunity to pick up some of the
Staples glossy paper for laser printers and give that product a test run.

Robert
:D



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Envoyé : avril 13 2006 16:28
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Objet : Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] RE : Surface mount VS Through-hole comparison

How about toothpaste?

ST