Homebrew PCBs

Stefan Trethan wrote:
>>3. clean copper surface thoroughly with acetone (I used my
>>   wife's nail polish remover)

> I have heard stories they contaminate i badly with smelly stuff and other  
> things. When it works it's fine, but for a beginner it could be a  
> potential source of problem to use nail polish remover, as i'm sure not  
> all brands are the same.

Right you are.

Nail polish remover has oils added to nourish the nail.

Acetone is much better - I really should get some.

My wife's nail polish remover didn't seem to cause any problems though.

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Cheers
David