| - | [title] Still Stubborn Oxidation? |
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| - | [* black] Using abrasives to clean oxidation is highly contentious in the soldering community, and should generally only be turned to as a last resort. Some might argue that if tip tinner didn't remove the oxidation, your tip is about ready for retirement anyway. |
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| - | [* black] If other methods were still unable to remove the oxidation, it's time to bring out the abrasives. |
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| + | [title] Mechanical Abrasives |
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| + | [* icon_caution] The use of abrasives to clean iron tip oxidation is debated in the soldering community, and should generally only be turned to as a last resort. Some argue that if tip tinner didn't remove the oxidation, your tip is about ready for retirement anyway. |
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| + | [* black] Gently drag the tip across the surface of a polishing bar or high-grit sandpaper, following the shape of the tip. |
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| + | [* black] [Pic one; Working surface pressed against abrasive surface. Pic two: Dragging across the surface. Pic three: showing the removed oxidation on the tip, preferably framed so that the still-oxidized side is visible.] |
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| + | [* icon_note] Be sure to evenly abrade the working surface. |
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| + | [* icon_caution] Stop as soon as the stubborn oxidation is removed. |
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