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Double J · 07-03-2007, 08:41 PM

Well I was messing around on the rocks yesterday and my on/off switch came off the double sided tape and was smashed on the rocks.
Went to radio shack and purchased a new switch.

Since I don't have any srink wrap that small and tape is just a bad idea.

Would plastidip work just as well. Since it's liquid plastic basically...??

I did a quick search and didn't find anything that pertained to covering up bare wires just water proofing with it.

Well will it work?

mrpink · 07-03-2007, 08:53 PM

really dont see why not.

obijuan · 07-03-2007, 09:23 PM

what kind of switch is it, if its a plastic slide type switch i would lubricate the moving parts so the dip wont stick to it and not let you move it and dip it with the switch in the middle so you have equal movement either way, seems like a good deal man. go for it.

Double J · 07-03-2007, 09:39 PM

Plastic switch with a metal top.
I'll also have to paint it on cause Ididn't take the esc off the rig.

I figured it work and am waiting on it to dry before testing it out, just incase the plasti dip has some sort of wet vapor when drying. (if that makes sense.)

Worse comes to worse, I'm out a MOPED ESC or a $2 switch that came in a two pack.

Double J · 07-03-2007, 11:18 PM

Well it worked with no problems

, but I also didn't over board it by using to much. Just enough to cover what needed it.

Then I started thinking?? I noticed the tools I've used it on it's added a little grip to it..... The tires were literally inches from me, a paint brush and the tall can of Plasti dip.... HHHMMM Started wondering how it would work on tires?

Well I didn't want to dip the tire in it nore did I want to cover it all..
so I just added a little to the straight lines on the side of my moabs to see if it'd stay on for a while.
I've been driving it for the past 20 minutes trying to rub it off. just on the side of my house. Still there So now I need to test it on some rocks, but I think I'll just paint one tire just on top of the tread area and see if I can notice a difference or if it will last with a little abuse.

NOt really sure what the point is? but it will be fun none the less.

What else have you used Plasti-dip on?
so far I've found..
It's been used for water proofing.
on a lid for the appearance of different things.
Crawler Balls.. yep I use them on my balls.

Tools of course.

joemomma95 · 07-04-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

Well it worked with no problems

, but I also didn't over board it by using to much. Just enough to cover what needed it.

Then I started thinking?? I noticed the tools I've used it on it's added a little grip to it..... The tires were literally inches from me, a paint brush and the tall can of Plasti dip.... HHHMMM Started wondering how it would work on tires?

Well I didn't want to dip the tire in it nore did I want to cover it all..
so I just added a little to the straight lines on the side of my moabs to see if it'd stay on for a while.
I've been driving it for the past 20 minutes trying to rub it off. just on the side of my house. Still there So now I need to test it on some rocks, but I think I'll just paint one tire just on top of the tread area and see if I can notice a difference or if it will last with a little abuse.

NOt really sure what the point is? but it will be fun none the less.

What else have you used Plasti-dip on?
so far I've found..
It's been used for water proofing.
on a lid for the appearance of different things.
Crawler Balls.. yep I use them on my balls.

Tools of course.

Hmmmm, what about mixing in some sand(or some sort of grit) into the plastidip before applying it to the tread? Definately interested to hear how this idea turns out..

mrpink · 07-05-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemomma95

Hmmmm, what about mixing in some sand(or some sort of grit) into the plastidip before applying it to the tread? Definately interested to hear how this idea turns out..

I hear the rules committee diving toward their keyboards now....

admiket · 07-05-2007, 03:12 PM

your hardware store sould have liquid electric tape.

obijuan · 07-05-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemomma95

Hmmmm, what about mixing in some sand(or some sort of grit) into the plastidip before applying it to the tread? Definately interested to hear how this idea turns out..

it would probably peel off

TLTCrawlin · 07-05-2007, 04:18 PM

try super glueing very small beads onto the rim, like 2mm, aka airsoft BBs are 6mm I believe.

Then plastidip, and now they are studded for snow use.

CrewCab59 · 07-05-2007, 04:23 PM

Works good on filling in pin holes in tip of your gloves,the rubber grit one's.It has work and hasn't leaked yet.

I use to seal any type of wires that will get wet like trailer wiring ,tools,ect.

Stormin2u · 07-10-2007, 07:34 PM

Liquid electrical tape, works perfect for your situation. It's also a great seam back up for your latest modified tire creations. I bought mine online a year ago at Model Expo.

Kranberry · 07-23-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

It's been used for water proofing.
.

when water proofing an esc would you just dip the esc in it and let it dry?
ot just cover the seems and stuff

btw iam talken about an xrs, wich has a botton on the side.
and the same with a rec, but with the plugs in? so it dont get inside?

07-03-2007, 08:41 PM	#1
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Plast-i-dip Well I was messing around on the rocks yesterday and my on/off switch came off the double sided tape and was smashed on the rocks. Went to radio shack and purchased a new switch. Since I don't have any srink wrap that small and tape is just a bad idea. Would plastidip work just as well. Since it's liquid plastic basically...?? I did a quick search and didn't find anything that pertained to covering up bare wires just water proofing with it. Well will it work?

07-10-2007, 07:34 PM	#12
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Liquid Electrical Tape Liquid electrical tape, works perfect for your situation. It's also a great seam back up for your latest modified tire creations. I bought mine online a year ago at Model Expo.

07-03-2007, 08:53 PM	#2
mrpink RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: trying to find out what a TVuPer is..... Posts: 1,851	really dont see why not.

07-03-2007, 09:23 PM	#3
obijuan I had the hottest girlfriend at the MSD Nats Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hecho en Tejas Posts: 2,399	what kind of switch is it, if its a plastic slide type switch i would lubricate the moving parts so the dip wont stick to it and not let you move it and dip it with the switch in the middle so you have equal movement either way, seems like a good deal man. go for it.

07-03-2007, 09:39 PM	#4
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Plastic switch with a metal top. I'll also have to paint it on cause Ididn't take the esc off the rig. I figured it work and am waiting on it to dry before testing it out, just incase the plasti dip has some sort of wet vapor when drying. (if that makes sense.) Worse comes to worse, I'm out a MOPED ESC or a $2 switch that came in a two pack.

07-03-2007, 11:18 PM	#5
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Well it worked with no problems , but I also didn't over board it by using to much. Just enough to cover what needed it. Then I started thinking?? I noticed the tools I've used it on it's added a little grip to it..... The tires were literally inches from me, a paint brush and the tall can of Plasti dip.... HHHMMM Started wondering how it would work on tires? Well I didn't want to dip the tire in it nore did I want to cover it all.. so I just added a little to the straight lines on the side of my moabs to see if it'd stay on for a while. I've been driving it for the past 20 minutes trying to rub it off. just on the side of my house. Still there So now I need to test it on some rocks, but I think I'll just paint one tire just on top of the tread area and see if I can notice a difference or if it will last with a little abuse. NOt really sure what the point is? but it will be fun none the less. What else have you used Plasti-dip on? so far I've found.. It's been used for water proofing. on a lid for the appearance of different things. Crawler Balls.. yep I use them on my balls. Tools of course.

07-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#8
admiket Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grand Rapids Posts: 172	your hardware store sould have liquid electric tape.

07-05-2007, 04:18 PM	#10
TLTCrawlin I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 2,489	try super glueing very small beads onto the rim, like 2mm, aka airsoft BBs are 6mm I believe. Then plastidip, and now they are studded for snow use.

07-05-2007, 04:23 PM	#11
CrewCab59 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 138	Works good on filling in pin holes in tip of your gloves,the rubber grit one's.It has work and hasn't leaked yet. I use to seal any type of wires that will get wet like trailer wiring ,tools,ect.

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