Rust-Oleum Neverwet

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by Gravebane525

now its no good on wires... heat shrink? or the plastics housing for the electronics? its pretty clear I have no idea what I'm doing here lol... I had planned to coat the whole box with it. use little extensions for any plugs.

You need to decase your electronics and spray/paint it directly on the electronics boards... not the outer plastic cases.

[Gravebane525]

LOL alright good thing I asked.

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

Never wet isn't made for electronics...

I'm not sure I'd say that it wasn't made for electronics. Only that the company that mass produces it doesn't want to be held liable for any failures. The original video from the developers showed them using it on electronics.

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

I'm not sure I'd say that it wasn't made for electronics. Only that the company that mass produces it doesn't want to be held liable for any failures. The original video from the developers showed them using it on electronics.

I wasn't aware that the product that Ross developed was found to have the exact same formulation as the consumer version that Rust-Oleum sells. If so then that's pretty cool. Has the liability issue been confirmed or is that an assumption? Is there a product to remove NeverWet for when you want to solder like the conformal coating remover? NeverWet does seem like a product with lots of potential but I personally would rather use a product marketed (and used by the OEM) for waterproofing electronics when I'm dunking $300 worth of electronics and potentially ending a comp weekend.

[Creepy Inc.]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Yes, tape off the heat sink, plug receptors (fan or sensor port) and wires (the wire coating will get really soft and sticky if you get this stuff on them).


It does dry clear and I read that there is a remover.

Originally Posted by nigels_world

I use brush on conformal coating. No taping required.

Originally Posted by badhoopty

thats the stuff.

Thanks for all the info guys, but I have a question for you. What is the differnce between Conformal coatings?

The spray: Tech Spray 2108-12S: TechSpray Turbo-Coat Acrylic Conformal Coating, 12-oz is an Acrylic

The brush on: MG Chemicals 4223 Conformal Coating Urathane with UV Indicator | eBay is a Urathane and I've seen Silicone ones as well.

The brush on seems to be the easiest to apply and it's cheaper.

ps I love seeing my pics for ECSC everywhere...

-Allen

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by Creepy Inc.

Thanks for all the info guys, but I have a question for you. What is the differnce between Conformal coatings?

The spray: Tech Spray 2108-12S: TechSpray Turbo-Coat Acrylic Conformal Coating, 12-oz is an Acrylic

The brush on: MG Chemicals 4223 Conformal Coating Urathane with UV Indicator | eBay is a Urathane and I've seen Silicone ones as well.

The brush on seems to be the easiest to apply and it's cheaper.

ps I love seeing my pics for ECSC everywhere...

-Allen

I use the acrylic mg chemicals brush on.

[Creepy Inc.]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

I use the acrylic mg chemicals brush on.

This stuff?

MG Chemicals 419B-55ML Conformal Coating Acrylic lacquer - Liquid - Amazon.com

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by Creepy Inc.

This stuff?

MG Chemicals 419B-55ML Conformal Coating Acrylic lacquer - Liquid - Amazon.com

Yes sir!

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

I wasn't aware that the product that Ross developed was found to have the exact same formulation as the consumer version that Rust-Oleum sells. If so then that's pretty cool. Has the liability issue been confirmed or is that an assumption? Is there a product to remove NeverWet for when you want to solder like the conformal coating remover? NeverWet does seem like a product with lots of potential but I personally would rather use a product marketed (and used by the OEM) for waterproofing electronics when I'm dunking $300 worth of electronics and potentially ending a comp weekend.

That's just my assumption. And I dont dunk my comp trucks.

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

That's just my assumption. And I dont dunk my comp trucks.

You don't comp your scalers?

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

You don't comp your scalers?

I do. But I dont take those swimming either.

And I must retract my previous statement. My 2.2pro comp rig ended up in a lake almost a year ago to this day....

[rangercat23]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

I do. But I dont take those swimming either.

And I must retract my previous statement. My 2.2pro comp rig ended up in a lake almost a year ago to this day....

That was not a very fun evening but could have been worse.

[TSK]

looking at youtube reviews of this stuff shows that if the top coat gets rubbed off 9even with cloth baby diaper) it loses it's water replleing abilities.

I still think a dunk in a can of plastidip will be a better, longer lasting alternative. Dunking of an esc would be less messy than spray canning it.

***Eidt***

I found an even better way to do it!

[boosted4lyf]

Tic tacs and credit cards, that guys a f@cking idiot.

[TSK]

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

Tic tacs and credit cards, that guys a f@cking idiot.

Yeah but he's hood rich!

[fatroofus]

Originally Posted by JokersWild

Buy closed cells from ci

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They have the good stuff guys!

[fatroofus]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The rustoleum product and the original neverwet are not the same, og neverwet is a basic silicon with hydrophobic tweaks. The rustoleum is a non conformal paint with silicon added, which is why it has poor adhesion and poor edge coverage compared to regular electronics coatings. Its made to lay flat and not build thick like normal conformals. The binder also lowers the operating temp vs regular silicones or epoxy types.


Probably coats just fine, but the paint binder screws up long term reliable electronics use. For the money, there are plenty of other options better suited.

I prefer, "MG Chemicals 422B Silicone Conformal Coating" anyone interested can do a quick search for this or similar product. This company also has an acrylic if that is more ones preference. I have personally had flawless results with both.

[Olle P]

You that use Conformal Coating or Plasti Dip, how do they cure?

I've been using latex, and that needs air to cure. Only thin layers can be applied, or the inside will stay liquid and electrically conductive!

I want something that can be allowed into dips and crevices and still cure.