waterproofing electronics

[jeepscx10]

So I just saw a infomercial for Flex Seal "liquid rubber in a can" i started to wonder if it would work to help seal servos, etc. and was wondering if anyone on here has ever tried or thought about it.

[OTHGbronco82]

Sounds like plasti dip. I used some plasti dip on my 5955, seems to work well. I need to actually test it a little more though, like driving through a stream.

[skipxor]

I have all of the electronics plasti-dipped on my scx10 and it has been run several feet under water with no problems. If that stuff is anything like plasti-dip then you will be just fine.

[crawlhog]

its nothing more than Plasti dip, dont waste your cash on a knock off

[jeepscx10]

Ok thanks everyone for the advice.

[m1009cucv]

watch the Plasti dip just messed up 2 of my escs

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by m1009cucv

watch the Plasti dip just messed up 2 of my escs

I won't say it was your issue, but I know it has been.

We (my son) lost a couple of ESC's and I'm convinced the "waterproofing" was the main issue.

Of course, it's "my problem" even though I don't waterproof my rigs/electronics......sigh.....kids......

[The Violator]

There was some liquid that a couple of guys were using. Looked like green water, dip your stuff in it, let it dry and your done. Completely submerged after in water without issue. I cannot think of the stuff, but it worked for them.


Corrosion Inhibitor - Stop Rust and Protect Equipment with CorrosionX


From Ray Butchers build

[m1009cucv]

i will use plastic dip for the servo, reciver since they have a hard case.. was thinking i could cover the esc in electrical grease.

[Satanicfly]

Plasti dip is awesome but with some esc's it can be to runny let it sit out for a little bit it will get thicker and wont get in the little nooks and crannys I had one f ... up on me because it was to runny but with the Tekin esc's the whole thing can be submerged in the dip and the bottons can still be used as if they where never plasti dipped and will be 100% waterproof.

[m1009cucv]

can i spray CorrosionX or does it need time to sit you think? im not sure.. looks like great stuff..

[MG200]

Get the pump spray bottle and then pour it in a small container. Then duck all your electronics in it for 15 min. Pull them out and wipe off the excess. Then for extra insurance put them in a ballon. I have had a esc shut down with just corrosion x (trying to walk on water with a rig ) so a ballon will provide that extra barrier.