We use a PCB cleaner aerosol with a cotton bud, but it will depend on=20 the coating. http://www.altronics.com.au/p/t3069-pcb-cleaner-aerosol-175g/ On 18/05/2014 11:30 PM, Luis Moreira wrote: > That's correct. I would like to be able to remove the conformal coating > without having to scrape it off. > One of my friends mention acetone. Would this work? > Best Regards > Luis > On 18 May 2014 11:45, wrote: > >>> Hi Guys, >>> Until now when I need to replace a device on a pcb I just scrape the >> lacquer >>> away with a small knife, but that always leaves me a bit uneasy... >>> I am finding that I am doing this more and more and would like to find = a >>> better solution. Ideally I am looking for some chemical that will >>> remove/dissolve the lacquer without damaging anything else around it, >>> including the chip I need to remove and that will not compromise the >>> soldering of the new device once the fauty device is removed. >>> Any info/experience would be welcomed. >> --=20 ___________________________________________ David Duffy Audio Visual Devices P/L Unit 8, 10 Hook St, Capalaba 4157 Australia Ph: +61 7 38235717 Fax: +61 7 38234717 Our Web Site: www.audiovisualdevices.com.au ___________________________________________ --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .