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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cleaning PCB Copper

2009-02-04 by Morris Odell

I have been using the same simple method for years and it works very well. I 
scrub the board with no-name steel wool soap pads from the supermarket. Then 
I give it a good rub down with acetone on a paper towel. Then iron on toner 
transfer from Epson No S041140 photo paper or 100gsm glossy paper from 
Officeworks printed on a HP laserjet. I use a 2400W iron on the hottest 
setting.

Works perfectly. The Epson paper floats off beautifully in a water bath. The 
Officeworks paper needs a bit of frictional encouragement.

Morris

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