Removing solder flux from components
 

Does anyone know any cheap and readily available solvent that can be used to remove solder flux? I just put some new Dean's on a few of my lipos and got a little overzealous with the flux on some of them. Now the plugs are gummed up and it will cause a poor connection.

So far I have tried 90% rubbing alcohol and it didn't do much of anything. I looked online and there are products made just for this purpose, but they are expensive. Also I don't want to order it and wait. I might look at RadioShack, but it will still probably be very expensive if they even have it.

Anyone have any experience here? (BrianG :whistle:)

Heat gun? It should get hot enough to liquify the flux but wont melt the solder. Then use a Q-tip or something to wipe it out.

Hmm, that probably would do the trick but I don't have a heat gun. I might try a lighter but I'm concerned I would scorch the plastic. I'd prefer using a solvent, so I might end up getting the commercially available stuff made for removing flux, unless someone else chimes in with another solvent option.

brake cleaner or parts cleaner may do the trick

Maybe use the soldering tip to warm it up, then wipe as W-N? suggested

Motor spray.

We used to use a type of freon when I worked at Western Atlas but don't remember what type. I just use a solder with water soluble flux now and use hot water and a tooth brush.

Jeff

I ended up using Goo Gone and tried the rubbing alcohol again and between the two it cleaned them up nicely. Got 8 freshly charged packs ready to go for this afternoon! Going to go hunting for a new bash spot.