PCB Layout for Musical Effects

[davent]

After wet sanding you can go for the bling, Mother's metal polish.




dave

[upthepunxxx]

So after the wet sand you use this stuff to make it look all pretty & shiny like that?

http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05106-Billet-Metal-Polish/dp/B000COU7LG

After wet sanding you can go for the bling, Mother's metal polish.




dave

[davent]

Yup, serves no purpose... unless you're needing a mirror. Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish.

[selfdestroyer]

But if you are going to do something like that make sure you clear over it at some point to preserve it. It will just tarnish over time.

Cody

[davent]

Yes exactly. I use clear lacquer which prevents the tarnishing and vaporizes upon contact with the hot iron, so totally compatable with soldering. Tried Liquid Tin after the copper polishing but the results looked pretty mediocre.
dave

[upthepunxxx]

So after you use the polish you spray it with like a clear coat? And you are still able to solder on it? You were saying this whole process is a bit unnecessary and purely cosmetic correct? I'm a bit of an OCD neat freak and the idea of a board staying nice and shinny for longer than normal seems extremely enticing. Maybe its an LA thing  I blame my parents for birthing me here!

Yes exactly. I use clear lacquer which prevents the tarnishing and vaporizes upon contact with the hot iron, so totally compatable with soldering. Tried Liquid Tin after the copper polishing but the results looked pretty mediocre.
dave