Degreasing Electronic Cards

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zohaibmoazzam Associate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 50	Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/15/2008 9:24 AM
	Can anyone find me the name of any recommended product for the cleaning purposes (Degreasing,Overhaulling purposes) of the elctronic cards... Shall i use Thinner Solution for degreasing the Electronic Cards? It is Observing that during washing with thinner solution some electronic components coated with plastic starts reacting resulting roughness and sometimes its melt the plastic coated components.
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techno Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1024 Good Answers: 40	#1 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/15/2008 11:24 AM
	No! Do not use thinner! Virtually all circuit cards are coated and will react with the thinner. Here are a number of possibilities Isopropyl alcohol http://www.polywater.com/typehp.html Many other chemicals specifically designed to clean circuit boards. Soap and water, with proper drying afterwards. __________________ Perfection is a subjective and abstract concept.
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zohaibmoazzam Associate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 50	#5 In reply to #1 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/16/2008 12:27 PM
	Thanks for your reply,one more question !!! ISO PROPYL ALCOHOL is the chemical name of Thinner? or something else... kindly let me know the chemical name of the thinner..
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techno Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1024 Good Answers: 40	#6 In reply to #5 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/17/2008 11:34 AM
	The following chemicals are known as thinners Paint thinners include: Acetone Mineral spirits Mineral turpentine (turps) Wood turpentine Naphtha Toluene White spirit Xylene __________________ Perfection is a subjective and abstract concept.
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mogambo Participant Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	#2 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/16/2008 12:48 AM
	You can use CRC spray for electronic componets/cards.
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44mEurope Power-User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: antwerp/belgium/europe Posts: 160 Good Answers: 5	#3 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/16/2008 1:40 AM
	Mostly I use "white spirit"() and a soft brush to clean Printed Circuit Boards. It does not harm plastics and doesn't fade colors. It dissolves grease and dirt. After repairing don't forget to spray a suitableprinted circuit laquer on it. Good luck ! () not sure if this name is known in English __________________ 44mEurope
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techno Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1024 Good Answers: 40	#7 In reply to #3 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/17/2008 12:30 PM
	White spirits will dissolve any laqueur based coatings on a circuit card. Not recommended! __________________ Perfection is a subjective and abstract concept.
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Skipper Active Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Titusville,Fl. Posts: 21	#4 Re: Degreasing Electronic Cards 09/16/2008 6:27 AM
	Make sure power is cut off.I've used WD-40 or mineral spirits with a gentle brushing like Europe said,to get the bulk of the deposits,followed by CRC electronics cleaner that Mogambo uses.It saves on the CRC . The WD-40 disperses the deposits,then the CRC washes it all away leaving a dry surface.Don't use compressed air to dry electronics most have moisture and traces of oil.Just make sure it is dry before putting it in service. Skip __________________ Hope for the best,Expect the worse,Take whatever comes
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