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Old 12-01-2010, 04:27 PM   #1
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Just picked up my new SCX10 and would like to know what you folks recommend to water proof on it and how would you suggest to do it.

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Old 12-01-2010, 04:30 PM   #2
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From February of 2006, in a sticky, in the electronics forum:

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Old 12-01-2010, 05:35 PM   #3
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Thanks for the info Eee, I guess I need to look around a little more.

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Those are good tips I have some on my site too
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If anything, I might suggest you contact War pig, He seems to of mastered the whole water proofing thing.
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Dielectric grease is your friend!
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:02 AM   #7
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Thanks for the information everyone!
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Old 12-03-2010, 02:43 PM   #8
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i used traxxas waterproof vxl-3 esc, and stock brushed motor works fine. and i bought a digital servo from traxxas. all i need is waterproof reciever box and im good to go.
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Old 12-03-2010, 03:38 PM   #9
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I've had great luck using liquid tape on my non-traxxas electronics on both of my SCX10s.

Check out these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_lQX...eature=channel
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