ORIGINAL: abufletcher
ORIGINAL: bunsen
When done, and the joint is cooled off, give it a small shot from a small plastic bottle of Baking Soda and water solution to neutralize the acid.
Great tip. I've heard soaking in soda pop does the same thing. But I have noticed that there's often a ''waxiness'' that doesn't wash off easily.
Soda pop? Some of it is made with phosphoric acid!!! I know it will make car parts 'shiney' and eventually dissolve them to molecules in sugar suspension! 'Drano' is a base and would nuetralize acid- don't recommend that- period! Water and soap is quick. Baking soda a good idea but that' just one more step I could do without.