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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: First PCB - used Sharpie...

2004-06-21 by Bob & Linda Gardner

It's not just you.  I have problems with acetone smearing the resist 
into the surface of the board as well.  Haven't found a solution, 
although it doesn't seem to be consistent - some boards are much 
better than others.

Bob

> On Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:56:43 -0000, Phil <phil1960us@...> wrote:
> 
> > nail polish works very well except it takes a little time to dry
> > (hot air gun works great on it).  works well in ammonium
> > perchlorate.
> >
> > acetone is an awesome resist remover, especially on toner which
> > comes off in seconds with an old toothbrush.
> 
> And it is not rubbing into the epoxy?
> 
> why is this happening only to me?
> 
> are you using undiluted acetone?
> 
> I'm not surprised it is attacking the boards, i use it regularly to
> solvent-glue plastic, but you guys repeatedly say it works for pcbs
> and i wonder why it doesn't work for me.
> 
> ST
> 
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