Hey Reese,
"That seems like a method unlikely to produce satisfactory results
anyway. Short of careful temperature controls and peeling the coating
away before it smokes and bubbles. Soften it but don't melt it, IOW."
I agree. After seeing its reaction to heat I doubt that it will work even in
a controlled situation. Plus I have no idea how much heat the electrolytic
caps will stand. They would seem the most velnurable.
"Be careful not to use anything that would be damaging to
the circuit board, the components or their markings. Alcohol, maybe.
Or a paint thinner such as Xylene, perhaps. Section off a small piece
and see any of several solvents dissolve it. Then test those solvents
on some other, sacrificial components to see if they remain viable.
I'd try gasoline if nothing else works. I would not try lacquer
thinner, I think that'll remove the component markings. But if it is rubbery
and cuts easily, I'd try dissolving it with a
solvent. Xylene might
also."
MG Chemicals has a couple of products that sound similar. They are both a
naphtha, rubber solvent chemical. I will cut off another piece and try it in
naphtha first.
Thanks for the help.
Hal
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Reese
