Cleaning tape goo from component leads

J

Jurd

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Hi folks,

I have a lot of components that are still attached to the cardboard reel
tape (or whatever that's called) with masking tape. Many of these have
been in my collections for years and I never thought at the time to
un-tape them to avoid the goo all over the leads. For some things, the
leads were long enough that I could just clip them off, and they're
fine. However, I have a bunch of transistors and diodes where I don't
have that luxury. Try as I might to cleanly pull the tape off, they've
all got heaps of gummy goo on them.

I know WD-40 would take this right off, and Goo Gone will take it off
after a soak, but I'm concerned about exchanging tape goo for oily
residue. None of this matters for soldering I'm sure, but I still do a
lot of breadboard experimenting and I'd hate to jam it up with goo or
grease.

Do any of you guys run into this, and what do you do?

Thanks,

-J
 
Jurd wrote:
Hi folks,

I have a lot of components that are still attached to the cardboard reel
tape (or whatever that's called) with masking tape. Many of these have
been in my collections for years and I never thought at the time to
un-tape them to avoid the goo all over the leads. For some things, the
leads were long enough that I could just clip them off, and they're
fine. However, I have a bunch of transistors and diodes where I don't
have that luxury. Try as I might to cleanly pull the tape off, they've
all got heaps of gummy goo on them.

I know WD-40 would take this right off, and Goo Gone will take it off
after a soak, but I'm concerned about exchanging tape goo for oily
residue. None of this matters for soldering I'm sure, but I still do a
lot of breadboard experimenting and I'd hate to jam it up with goo or
grease.

Do any of you guys run into this, and what do you do?
Click to expand...

I use the Goo Gone on cotton balls, then a paper towel to wipe away
the Goo Gone. It also wipes away some of the oxides. If you're that
worried, buy a small soldering pot to re-tin the parts.


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Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to
have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
 
On 10/12/2014 7:02 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:
I use the Goo Gone on cotton balls, then a paper towel to wipe away
the Goo Gone. It also wipes away some of the oxides. If you're that
worried, buy a small soldering pot to re-tin the parts.
Click to expand...

Should I be worried about the oxides coming off? If I shouldn't be
worried, then I won't worry :)

-J
 
On 2014-10-12, Jurd <guitardorkspamspameggsandham74@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi folks,

I have a lot of components that are still attached to the cardboard reel
tape (or whatever that's called) with masking tape. Many of these have
been in my collections for years and I never thought at the time to
un-tape them to avoid the goo all over the leads. For some things, the
leads were long enough that I could just clip them off, and they're
fine. However, I have a bunch of transistors and diodes where I don't
have that luxury. Try as I might to cleanly pull the tape off, they've
all got heaps of gummy goo on them.

I know WD-40 would take this right off, and Goo Gone will take it off
after a soak, but I'm concerned about exchanging tape goo for oily
residue. None of this matters for soldering I'm sure, but I still do a
lot of breadboard experimenting and I'd hate to jam it up with goo or
grease.
Click to expand...

If it's off it's off. if it's not clean it off. pinch the leads in a
parer towel, to clean the solvent off. solderless breadboard doesn't
last forever anyway.

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umop apisdn
 
On 2014-10-13, Jurd <guitardorkspamspameggsandham74@gmail.com> wrote:
On 10/12/2014 7:02 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:


I use the Goo Gone on cotton balls, then a paper towel to wipe away
the Goo Gone. It also wipes away some of the oxides. If you're that
worried, buy a small soldering pot to re-tin the parts.




Should I be worried about the oxides coming off? If I shouldn't be
worried, then I won't worry :)
Click to expand...

you're better off without them.

--
umop apisdn
 
Jurd wrote:
On 10/12/2014 7:02 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:


I use the Goo Gone on cotton balls, then a paper towel to wipe away
the Goo Gone. It also wipes away some of the oxides. If you're that
worried, buy a small soldering pot to re-tin the parts.



Should I be worried about the oxides coming off? If I shouldn't be
worried, then I won't worry :)
Click to expand...

They are non conductive. Tiny amounts won't hurt, but they add
resistance.


--
Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to
have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
 
On 10/14/2014 2:54 AM, Phil Allison wrote:
Jurd wrote:


Do any of you guys run into this, and what do you do?


** Eucalyptus oil (Australian produced) works well for me.


... Phil
Click to expand...

Probably smells good too.


Thanks for all the tips, everyone.

-J
 
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