Relife solder paste

[Jon Nazareth]

I’ve been using this solder paste recently. It’s a good product but, the soldered surface is left with a sticky residue which I’m assuming is the flux. It seems to me that the only thing that will shift this sticky residue is methylated spirits. I’ve attempted washing it off, including scrubbing, but no joy. I’m thinking that if it’s not completely removed then painting will be a problem. So, my question is, does anyone know of an alternative solder paste that doesn’t leave a sticky residue? I chose this paste over Carr’s as it was much cheaper.

Jon

 

[daifly]

Have you tried IPA? It’s cited as the best cleaner for flux. Also, the product is Relife not what your spellchecker has changed it to! I love the fact that it’s described as a no-clean product. Maybe for electrical work but not appropriate for our models.
Dave

 

[Fitzroy]

No-clean if you are soldering circuit boards, i.e produces a gucky varnish that will not corrode components or board tracks (supposedly). Nothing to do with prepping models.

 

[Stephen Freeman]

As I have said before no-clean does not mean no-clean for model making, just electricals

 

[Jon Nazareth]

Are we saying that nobody uses solder paste/cream for model making?

Jon

 

[DavidB]

Are we saying that nobody uses solder paste/cream for model making?

I don't. Can't get on with the stuff.

 

[Tim Humphreys ex Mudhen]

I find that solder cream works well with an RSU, have never got on with solder paste. Good old fashioned solder in 145C and 188C melting point is generally the best way to go.

Tim