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Hawk · 07-10-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by mramay

Gotta disagree - WD40, for example, makes a great remover of tape residue, but.... it should be kept away from cracks/crevices to keep it from entering the equipment as it might bring something inside I didn't want. Capillary action will pull it in if it's too heavy an application. I've used it on all manner of electronic equipment with no detrimental effects. If I thought WD40 might create a problem, I'll use a PDS cleaning spray, again on a cloth/paper towel to gently apply it. I've never seen WD40 or the PDS line damage plastic or electronics. As with most things, moderation is the key.

I did a test in the calibration lab one day and found 409 cleaner leaves a surprisingly conductive film behind, but WD40, Windex, and several other cleaning/lubricating solutions did not. I was the high frequency guy in the lab, calibrating the equipment from 400mhz to 21ghz. It was easy to kill the calibration with the wrong cleaner in the connectors!! I got very good cleaning things with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water.

Take care,
Mike

You are missing the point. All skins come off without the need for chemical help. You use a piece of tape to start lifting a corner, then then you just slowly peel it off. There is absolutely no need for WD40 or any other solvent.

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Hawk Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 3,560 Thanks: 137 Thanked 182 Times in 143 Posts	Originally Posted by mramay Gotta disagree - WD40, for example, makes a great remover of tape residue, but.... it should be kept away from cracks/crevices to keep it from entering the equipment as it might bring something inside I didn't want. Capillary action will pull it in if it's too heavy an application. I've used it on all manner of electronic equipment with no detrimental effects. If I thought WD40 might create a problem, I'll use a PDS cleaning spray, again on a cloth/paper towel to gently apply it. I've never seen WD40 or the PDS line damage plastic or electronics. As with most things, moderation is the key. I did a test in the calibration lab one day and found 409 cleaner leaves a surprisingly conductive film behind, but WD40, Windex, and several other cleaning/lubricating solutions did not. I was the high frequency guy in the lab, calibrating the equipment from 400mhz to 21ghz. It was easy to kill the calibration with the wrong cleaner in the connectors!! I got very good cleaning things with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Take care, Mike You are missing the point. All skins come off without the need for chemical help. You use a piece of tape to start lifting a corner, then then you just slowly peel it off. There is absolutely no need for WD40 or any other solvent. __________________ Hawk Pettengill I gotta White 3G 16GB iPhone.