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Default Removing solder mask from gold fingers - is it possible?

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I tried acetone and strong caustic soda solution, the stuff doesn't
budge.


Thixotropic organic paint remover?





Didn't have any.


Tetramethylguanidine might do the trick. I've used it in decapsulating
plastic encapsulated electronic devices. It really stinks and you need a
hood to use it.

Al