Thread: CRT boards smell bad after cleaning off flux, anyone know why?
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Old 01-23-2025, 06:51 PM
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A lot late 60's boards (especially Panasonic) were coated with white shellac after all the soldering was done so the copper traces stayed bright.

I agree with vol 2. Turn it on and let it run. It will gradually clear.
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