[ARC5] Tropical Coating

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To clean off a solder joint before desoldering, I use a small soldering aid 
(those things with a hexagonal wood handle in the middle and various type 
tips) and/or small screwdriver (the screwdriver has sharper edges).  Another 
method is to first heat the joint with an (easily cleaned) soldering iron.  
Then a small stainless brush will usually remove the residue.

In a message dated 2/21/2010 12:35:31 PM Central Standard Time, 
jfor at quik.com writes: 
> OK. I'll bite. HOW??
> 
> -John
> 
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> 
> [snip]
> 
> >It is relatively brittle (at least 60-70 years on).  It should be removed
> >from solder joints before doing any parts replacement.  I can attest that
> >it clogs up de-soldering equipment.
> 
> [snip]
> 

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