Lacquer removal

**digital1973** · 11th September 2006

Hi there

Would anyone be able to recommend the best solvent for the annoying lacquer that manufactures seem to be coating boards in these days.

Many thanks

**burner1** · 11th September 2006

Something like THIS would probably do it mate, at that price, worth a squirt..(maybe phone your local maplins and speak to someone that may know what you want)

**carbandit** · 11th September 2006

try nail varnish remover its the bollocks for dashboards but use a cotton cloth to lift debris cotton wool is very messy

**keyscoob** · 11th September 2006

Never needed any solvent other than IPA for general cleaning. Even on BMW 5 series etc. What you trying to clean?

**digital1973** · 12th September 2006

Would you believe a 5 series!

**keyscoob** · 12th September 2006

Use a small flatbladed watchmakers screwdriver. Heat the end using hot air and shave the wax away. You can get to all the solder points and vias this way. When you have removed the sealant use a fibreglass brush to buff up the contacts until they are clean. A small amount of solder cream onto the ends of your wires, touch to the solder point and apply heat with your iron. Perfect, no mess and would take around 30 mins with no rushing.