There's also some citrus-based paint strippers that might also work. If you
do use methylene chloride, wear gloves and avoid fumes.
On Apr 2, 2013 1:52 PM, "Malcolm Parker-Lisberg" <
mparkerlisberg@...>
wrote:
> ∗∗
>
>
> Alex
> Dichloromethane (DCM)�or methylene chloride, commonly know as Paint
> stripper, beware, it will eat your board as well, so keep it away from the
> back and edge of the board.
>
> Malcolm
>
> I don't suffer from insanity I enjoy it!
>
> Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin
>
> The writing is on the wall.
>
> --- On Tue, 4/2/13, alexhun19 <alexhun19@...> wrote:
>
> From: alexhun19 <alexhun19@...>
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] removing solder resist from pcb boards
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 9:38 PM
>
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>
> I have a fairly regular supply of single sided pcb boards, about 4 inches
> wide and about 20 inches long. There is only one little snag: they were
> used as screening between other boards and to avoid short circuits they
> have been coated in a rather tough green solder resist.
>
> I have tried a range of household cleaners and solvents to try and remove
> this coating but to no avail. Mechanical removal does not seem and option,
> the stuff is very hard to shift and the board is damaged beyond use to get
> it all off.
>
> I wonder if the combined knowledge and experience of the group might offer
> a solution?
>
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