How to Remove Solder With a Hot Air Gun

Removing solder can be tricky, unless you have a heating agent that is able to melt the solder--like a hot air gun. The process is very simple and straightforward. Essentially, by heating the solder, you are turning it back into a liquid and allowing it to drip off of whatever your solder connection is (or was). A heat gun can also be used to remove solder from places where you accidentally spilled it while soldering.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Heat gun
• Q-tips

1. Turn the heat gun on and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature.

2. Aim to heat gun at the solder you want to remove.

3. Move the heat gun over the solder slowly and evenly so that you heat the solder up to its melting point.

4. Remove the solder with a Q-tip once it has melted. The Q-tip should be absorbent enough to pick up the liquid. You may need large Q-tips to ensure this.

References

• Automotive Tools Manual: Guide to Buying and Using Automotive Tools; Thomson Delmar Learning; 1999

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