Quoting Bob Blick <bobblick@outlook.com>:

> I'm trying to use Kapton tape as a transistor insulator. Normally =20
> I'd use it as-is with some heatsink grease. But this time I want to =20
> first strip off the adhesive for better thermal transmission.
>
> My favorite strong solvent is acetone, and it works so-so on 3M 5419 =20
> tape, but the roll I have is a little narrow. The wide stuff I have =20
> is some generic Chinese tape and its adhesive does not want to come =20
> off. I've also tried lacquer thinner, brake fluid and "white =20
> gas"(camping fuel). The camping fuel comes closest to working but =20
> not really.
>
> I'm trying to avoid using gasoline, but it's probably what I'll try next.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob

Hi, Bob:-

Kapton tape adhesive is typically one of two types- acrylic or silicone.

You've probably got the latter. It's hard to get off, but you know that. ;-=
)

Here is a thread from SMTnet that discusses the subject in an =20
electronic context:

http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=3Dview_thread&Thread_ID=
=3D930

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