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It sounds like you're not in the US. I can head over to my fantastic locally owned hardware store and buy xylol and naphtha (as well as other solvents). Some Home Depot stores try harder/have more autonomy and may have a decent selection. (Never suggest economy killer walmart). I notice a lot of solvents are associated with, but not exclusive to particular technologies or materials like fiberglass. Maybe you can find specialty suppliers for some of the solvents you can't find locally to you.

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Luke has been working in consumer tech for over a decade and is an expert in cameras, computing, VR and audio. Your stylus may not be completely cleaned even after dry cleaning your stylus or using the soap and water method. Fortunately, there are quality stylus pens out there that are affordable. So, the best option is to replace your stylus and get a new one. Naphtha liquid is a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from oil distillation. It is used for camp stoves, lanterns, lighters, and as a general solvent. It is also known as Shellite or Recosol R55 in Australia. Wikipedia has some links to manufacturers MSDS sheets. You could try camping supply shops for the stove fuel (though some stoves use Kerosene or Methylated Spirits).

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Oogoo II is basically Oogoo with the addition of graphite to make it conductive and a solvent (Naphtha) to make it possible to mix. Use conductive rubber to make a flat transparent paint brush tip stylus for use in drawing and paint programs. It fits in a wallet

Let it dry overnight before you try to use it. A standard drill bit will leave a pointy tip. Sand it down lightly to make the tip more rounded.

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For children just entering the world of writing, the right school pen can make all the difference. Our selection includes pen choices used nationally by schools with easy grip and smooth nibs - perfect for small hands and developing writing. Cut a piece of VeilSheild conductive fabric about 7/8" long by 5/8" wide. Cut it in the angular shape shown. Use something to pull and slide out the pen tip, like tweezers. Pull until the entire tip is removed from your Surface Pen.

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Mix a very small amount of Oogoo II and use it to glue the conductive fabric to the end of the handle. The stylus is used glue side down so the bulge of the conductive rubber keeps the circuit board from scratching your screen.