Removing solder flux from components

[simplechamp]

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 )

[What's_nitro?]

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.

[simplechamp]

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.

[E-Revonut]

brake cleaner or parts cleaner may do the trick

[Finnster]

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

[J57ltr]

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

[simplechamp]

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.