How can I remove dried thermal paste?

[DrMekon]

Not having much joy getting this off the base of cooler... tried rubbing alcohol, any ideas please?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gJYFfBmmtuaW1YsT8

Thanks

 

[DrMekon]

I've tried isopropyl, but it ain't budging.. I like the toothbrush idea I'll give that a go.

Even thought a dremel with a polishing pad or something...

Cheers

 

[DrMekon]

Are you sure it’s paste? To me looks like some kind of markings on the surface.

Paste no matter how dried is just paste and should scrub away quite easily. If it is then a surface polish should do the trick.

I did wonder that but can't think of how it could possibly be scratched when it's been fastened to a cpu for several years.

Given that I want to put it on my new pc, on a 3900 I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy a new one as I don't know what impact that finish could have.

 

[DrMekon]

were you using thermal grizzly kryonaut by any chance?

*cough* https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/kryonaut-abrasive.18827970/ *Cough*

Interesting, and photos do look very similar however I'm fairly certain I haven't used that product as ive never heard of it, although that's no guarantee!

Took the plunge on a Noctua N15S as I can make use of the spare fans I now have from that N14 I won't risk using.

Thanks all!

 

[DrMekon]

Went with a new D15s as I can always make use of my spare fans from the D14!

Thank you all for your input!