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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Overcoating/soldermask

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-07-13

On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:00:59 +0200, derekhawkins <eldata@...> wrote:

>
> The point I'm trying to make is that cleanup with a solvent after
> soldering is best avoided, even if desirable, with anything less than
> real soldermask or a metal coating (Tin, solder paste etc.). This is
> something to consider when choosing a protective coating. If you don't
> really care how your solder joints look then it's a nonissue.


Well, i guess the disputed point is that solder joints with any sort of
flux residue do not look good, which i don't agree with.


ST