| - | [* black] Heavily oxidized tips can usually be revived, but it’s important to throw in the towel if the tip is damaged. [Insert picture of heavily oxidized tip] |
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| - | [* red] Before cleaning, inspect the tip for deep pits, holes, cracks, deformations, or exposed copper. If the working area of the tip is damaged, it's time to replace the tip. |
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| - | [* black] If the iron plating is damaged, no amount of cleaning will save the tip. |
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| - | [* black] If the profile of the tip is doesn’t look damaged, let's get cleaning! |
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| + | [* black] Despite their charred appearance, oxidized soldering tips can usually be revived. [Pic one: heavily oxidized but undamaged tip] |
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| + | [* red] While the iron is cooled, inspect the tip for pits, holes, cracks, deformations, or exposed copper. If the iron plating is damaged, save yourself the headache and just replace the tip. |
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| + | [* black] [Pic two: deformed working surface] |
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| + | [* icon_note] A magnifying glass may be helpful here. |
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| + | [* black] If the tip is just discolored or has a layer of oxidation, proceed to cleaning! |
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