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VEMS => Modifications and Repairs => Topic started by: paul_f on July 02, 2010, 09:50:48 AM

Title: Removing glue
Post by: paul_f on July 02, 2010, 09:50:48 AM
I have just removed the PowerFlyback from my ECU, the hot melt glue was quite easy to remove using a hot scalpel.

I however now need to solder to Pin23 a new wire - but this Pin23 is covered in glue. 

Has anyone found a nice way to remove it without scraping?
Title: Re: Removing glue
Post by: [email protected] on July 02, 2010, 10:02:58 AM
Its hot melt glue so you can heat and remove it, but it can get a bit sticky. I've found that it will unpick with my thumbnail, and then use a glassfibre brush to clean the surfaces off.
Title: Re: Removing glue
Post by: paul_f on July 02, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
I tried heating it, but it seem to just deposit it elsewhere ;D 

Pin23 has access issues, maybe I will have another go in the morning as hopefully the office won't be so hot!
Title: Re: Removing glue
Post by: [email protected] on July 02, 2010, 12:57:27 PM
Its a swine to do - thankfully they didnt laquer or pot the board.
Title: Re: Removing glue
Post by: paul_f on July 03, 2010, 08:02:10 AM
Did it this morning, was quite easy when the lab is cool :)

My board does have a conformal(laquer) coating though
Title: Re: Removing glue
Post by: PeepPaadam on August 11, 2010, 11:13:42 AM
You can solder through the glue also, flux sticks easily to pins even though it is surrounding the pin.