How to remove paint off SD memory card connectors?

4 years 9 months ago #650545 by Adam G
I was painting my garage and was taking photos of the process.  At one point I had my memory card out of my camera and some paint managed to get on the connectors of the card.  Actually my son thought it would be a big help to me if he painted the card.  I didn't see this till the paint had dried.  

How can I remove the paint from these connectors?  


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4 years 9 months ago #650546 by garyrhook
So many questions I won't ask....

If the paint is latex, it'll will likely not bond with the metal and plastic. Peel off after it "dries", possibly using a toothpick or maybe razor blade to pick at it.

If the paint is oil-based, turpentine will remove it, I think, also because it won't bond.

The card should be liquid-proof, so the goal is to reveal the contacts to get the data off. Then toss the card.


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4 years 9 months ago #650549 by Nikon Shooter
I would recommend to let it dry completely and to use
small tools to flake it off. There should be no problems.

I would not use solvents unless properly tested before.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 9 months ago #650552 by Adam G
Latex, ok will make sure it's completely dry and give that a shot.  Had to make sure, I have photos on the card and of course don't want to harm the card or photos.

Thanks guys.


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4 years 9 months ago #650553 by Ozzie_Traveller
G'day Adam

Like Gary - I won't ask too many questions either :)

The above comments are good ones too ... but if you want an excellent non-destructive solvent, try Eucalyptus Oil ~ 100% natural and an excellent source for dissolving just about all adhesives and maybe in this case, your paint!

Hope this helps
Phil from the great land Downunder
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Phil from the great land Downunder
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4 years 9 months ago #650569 by Sawyer
Q-tips will work

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4 years 9 months ago #650687 by ShutterPal
Qtips should have worked great with turpentine.  Did you get it removed? 


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