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Offline QQuanQuan

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How to change the color of PCB ?
« on: Fri, 05 June 2020, 05:53:41 »
Hi guys. I am looking for a way to change some of my green-colored PCB.
The only way I have got now is PVC membrane tectoria but it is too inconvenient.
Any advice is appreciated.

Offline Findecanor

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Re: How to change the color of PCB ?
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 05 June 2020, 06:59:13 »
I don't think you could dye the solder mask, but you could remove it by boiling the PCB in a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH, a household lye).
The substrate material can be dyed in hot dye baths using the same dyes as for PBT plastic (Rit, iDye or whatever is available in your area) but a permanent marker pen in the desired colour might be easier.

I have recoloured a purely decorative and unpopulated PCB this way. I wouldn't do this with anything remotely complex (the solder mask is there for a reason) or to one that has any components on it.
« Last Edit: Fri, 05 June 2020, 07:02:09 by Findecanor »
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