While soldering Cree XT-E surface mount LEDs I managed to get rosin flux on the epoxy/plastic coating of the emitter (see attached pictures). Has anyone successfully managed to clear up that coating? I've tried everything from 91% alcohol and scrubbing to acetone and even polishing it with a dremmel and buffing wheel. I tried all this on a spare Cree LED to see if it would work and nothing worked.
Is there anything I can do or is that plastic epoxy coating frosted for good?
As soon as the alcohol or liquids I use to clean it evaporate the coating becomes frosted and unclear. Is there anything I can put over it like a coat of lacquer to keep it clear. Or epoxy?
Is there anything I can do or is that plastic epoxy coating frosted for good?
As soon as the alcohol or liquids I use to clean it evaporate the coating becomes frosted and unclear. Is there anything I can put over it like a coat of lacquer to keep it clear. Or epoxy?