Homebrew PCBs

With the glossy paper I am currently using (don't recall the brand/type, but it may well be HP), I have found that soaking it off doesn't work. However, if I peel it carefully while still hot, it comes right off, leaving the toner behind.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Randy S." <rj3819@...> wrote:
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> been soaking for a good hour now .. 
> even tried warm water and soap .. 
> true .. I dont have much to lose by trying .. 
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> Randy
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> From: Erik Knise <elknise@...>
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, February 14, 2011 2:56:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] help .. last layer stuck on PCB
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> Using acetone or alcohol could remove your toner.  Have you thought about
> just etching it with the gloss layer still on there?  It may come off during
> etch.  The bond between the toner and the copper should be much stronger
> than the gloss to the copper.  You don't have much to loose.  How long did
> you soak it for?
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> Erik
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> On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Randy S. <rj3819@...> wrote:
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> > I used some glossy HP paper ..
> > Mad copies at the post office
> > and did the iron on thing ..
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> > Traces look ok ..
> > But that last layer where the gloss is..
> > Cant get it to come off ..
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> > Just using water .. and trying to scrub / peel it..
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> > can I use like acetone, or alcohol ??
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> > Randy - N2CUA
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> > PS I do have other paper coming ..
> > the press n peel and going to try that dissolving paper..
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