[ARC5] MFP - how to remove?

[Arden Allen]

> There is or was a solvent for MFP.  But I've never had any of it.  So I don't know how the MFP reacted to it.  The only source I was able to find only took orders in 55 gallon lots.  And it didn't mention whether using the stuff was hazerdous or not.  

Although late war and later TM 11's often have a warning about removing it from terminals before attempting to repair (solder to) equipment, they don't say how to do it.  .........

Ancient MFP is very tough stuff.  Like marine varnish it resists just about everything.  Meaning any strong solvent, like MEK, would damage component materials as well.  I suggest you give the equipment a good dusting and then a bath and leave the MFP as is.  When soldering the MFP will burn away so use good ventilation and a fan nearby, the smoke is very irritating.  Like Bob says use mechanical means to remove MFP from terminals and hardware.  Besides, I like the golden appearance of MFP.

Arden Allen
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