legit Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 hey all, i know i've heard that you can use something to really clean thermal grease off well but i have no idea what it is can someone tell me what it is and how to use it thanks, - legit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty11212 Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Arctic Silver ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover and Surface Purifier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legit Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 well im looking to do it right now, so i found some 70% isopropyl rubbing alchohol will that work? just grab a cotton ball or kleenex and wipe it off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 well im looking to do it right now, so i found some 70% isopropyl rubbing alchohol will that work? just grab a cotton ball or kleenex and wipe it off? 541155[/snapback] From the Arctic Silver web site: If you do not have ArctiClean, use a xylene based cleaner, (Goof Off and some carburetor cleaners) acetone, mineral spirits, or high-purity isopropyl alcohol. You'll want something better than 70% isopropyl - preferably 91% or higher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legit Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 cool thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some_Guy_ Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 I use acetone (ie nail polish remover) and I find it works best on old goop, and isopropyl alcohol seems to work best on fresh stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Acetone by itself is fine, but you should never use nail polish remover as it contains oils, conditioners etc. that you don't want on your heatsink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 acetone and high percentage alcohol here......Oh wait the alcohol is for me... the acetone is for cleaning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 I use those alcohol cleaning wipes to clear of thermalpaste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerm Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 acetone and high percentage alcohol here......Oh wait the alcohol is for me... the acetone is for cleaning! 541174[/snapback] Same here! lol............... ...Well, I tell ya what get some gasoline and a blow torch and.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangar Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) I was inspired by Exeter... but back to the question, I use these cool little alcohol pads we have at my office. They are called "OfficeWipe" with a trademark symbol by CleanTex. They work very well IMO. It doesn't say how much alcohol content it has, but it does say "FLAMMABLE" on the label... I have sent a few of these out to some members. They have reported that they work very well. As for my experience, I have not found anything better! On another note, I have used this pad very successfully in removing the "Stock" thermal pad that Intel ships with their H/S. Not that I use these H/S very often, only if I build a stock type rig for someone else. I Feel they should at least have some Artic Silver 5 from me!!! Edited September 7, 2005 by Mangar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUMaestro Posted September 8, 2005 Posted September 8, 2005 i take my proc, and my heatsink, soak them in hot water, scrub with a toothbrush and some soap... just soap and water, then dry it off with a hair dryer.. rinse with 91% alcohol, blow dry. squeaky clean... yes procs are water proof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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