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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง Hakko FS100-01 Tip Cleaning Paste 10g for FT-700: Limited Edition Solution for Effective Tip Maintenance by Owen Phi

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing discovery!

I used to struggle to keep my tips shiny and conductive with wire brushes and wet sponges. This stuff, while a bit pricey for a VERY small jar, works right out of the box and works great every time. My observation is that my joints are lighter with better flow and visible adhesion. It maintains tip luster for three or four solders, and a quick wipe of the sponge lasts twice or triple that between repeated dips. And each dip uses a very small amount of cleaner, so I expect this little jar to last a long time. And I will definitely buy more. While a small can, it seems

Pros
  • Tin oxidizes soldering iron tips, prolonging their life
Cons
  • Very expensive