[R-390] MFP Problem

[Al Parker]

hi Perrier,
	I've been successful just picking it off the joints with a sharp 
pointed knife.  It flakes off quite easily.  It's necessary to do it 
when using my Hakko desolderer, to keep from quickly plugging the tip.
73,

Al, W8UT
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On 9/17/2011 1:35 AM, Perry Sandeen wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> This winter when I can get some quality time with my radios, I have several for upgrading that were treated with MFP.
>
> In the far distant past when I had to un-solder a joint coated with MFP it left a residue of uckempucky.
>
> Does anyone have a method(s) of removing the stuff from at least the solder joints?
>
> I’d rather not, but will if I have too, use carbon tet or MEK for a solvent even though I have a well ventilate outdoor area which it could be done.
>
> TIA
>
> Regards,
>
> Perrier