Homebrew PCBs

st is NOT as nice as a "washed off" board!
>
> True, for most things not expected to operate for more than a decade 
> without
> being re-done, modified, repaired, salvaged, or trashed, for one or two, 
> that
> goop makes little difference.  BUT if you make ten to 1000 small boards
> (hand-soldered, NOT "wave soldered") professionally (that means "for 
> money"!), the
> washing-off, then spraying with thin clear spray is standard industry 
> practice!

That's the point, it is not better at all, it might just look a bit better.
As you say, if the one that is going to pay for it likes it more washed 
off then
he should get it.

There is solder which leaves flux which is CLEAR. certainly less yellow
than the board you are working on.

>  It is NOT difficult for a "home worker" to do, either!  Perhaps needs a 
> bit
> of PRIDE...
>

well, you can certainly overdo it with that last one you know...

ST