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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Pre-coated PCB stock shelf-life

From: Neil <cobra_neil@...>
Date: 2003-07-01

On Tuesday 01 July 2003 14:40, Stefan Trethan scribbled:
> please use the search function - we discussed this not too long ago.

Oops. Guilty. Guess I had always wondered, but never got around to asking,
and just jumped on the opportunity to ask when I saw the other post. Sorry.


> 2 methods:
> dry film (i don't know about)
> liquid resist
>
> basically you need the "laquer".
> this is sold in pressurized spray cans (good for occassional use, ready..)
> and simply as laquer in other containers.
> apply by spraying on OR "spinning" (mount pcb on spinning plate and the
> centrifugal force spreads a center-applied amount evenly over the pcb (use
> shieldig on the outside of course to catch excess))
>
> be aware of dangerous dust (causes shorts etc.)
> maybe dry in a box (dustfree and dark).
>
> but use search please this is better described somewhere.
>
>
> regards
> stefan


Thank for the info. I'll grab the other details out of the archives.

Cheers,
-Neil.