All the major manufacturers of soldering tips have one thing in common, they all recommend that you “Tin Your Soldering Tips”. I.C. Lead-Free Tip Tinner has been formulated to prolong soldering tip life in the harsh environment of No Clean and Water Soluble Fluxes. I.C. Tip Tinner is designed for the removal of all flux or metal contamination on your soldering tip. This lead-free formula uses a confidential surfactant to cleanse the thermal dewetting layer caused by oxidization, stripping contaminants straight from the pores of the tool. Removing rust, applying a layer of premium tin, and enabling proper heat transfer to fully restore your soldering tip's functional use.