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| - | [title] Still Stubborn Oxidation? |
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| - | [* black] Using abrasives to clean oxidation is highly contentious in the soldering community, and should generally only be turned to as a last resort. Some might argue that if tip tinner didn't remove the oxidation, your tip is about ready for retirement anyway. |
| - | [* black] If other methods were still unable to remove the oxidation, it's time to bring out the abrasives. |
| + | [title] Mechanical Abrasives |
| + | [* icon_caution] Using abrasives to clean oxidation is highly contentious in the soldering community, and should generally only be turned to as a last resort. Some might argue that if tip tinner didn't remove the oxidation, your tip is about ready for retirement anyway. |
| + | [* black] Gently drag the tip across the surface of a polishing bar or high-grit sandpaper, following the shape of the tip. |
| + | [* black] Be sure to evenly abrade the working surface. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Stop as soon as the stubborn oxidation is removed. |