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I have no sponge , would a Jaffa cake do ?
Like I say I`m no expert. :P
It was shiny when I started (as you'd expect for a new iron) but it didn't tin at all - the solder balled and ran off immediately. The tip does look pretty mucky now, yes (managed to disconnect the old wiring with it, but trying to put the new parts in didn't seem to work too well).
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Try something like this...
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tip-tinnercleaner-jg06g
You just poke the tip into the gunk, and it comes out clean and shiny.
Nomad
Nobody loves me but my mother... and she could be jivin' too...
I blame modern lead free solder.
contactemea@fender.com
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When you say 'light' - what sort of grit would you suggest, please? Is 400 about right?
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Don't overthink it or start buying shit, you just need clean metal.
EDIT moved to modding section, where I should have placed it to start with...
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I would advise against any form of abrasive if you cut through the iron plating the tip is buggered. The "poke in" tip cleaner is the best bet.
Fine steel wool VERY carefully used will work but these days quality irons are supplied with a brass wool cleaner. Damp sponges crack the plating due to thermal shock this is especially so at Pbfree temperatures.
DRY kitchen paper is ok. Once clean make sure to tin the tip very well before you turn the iron off.
Dave.
I will keep at it until the crackles go - but thank you all, very grateful Still uncertain how I messed up the brand new tip of a brand new weller iron just by applying solder, but at least there is progress!
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