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Old 12-21-2011 | 08:08 AM
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I've seen people post up pics of their blacked out servo wires. What kind of dye is used (hopefully not Sharpie) and are there any special techniques? Currently I either buy black wire and resolder it, or put heat shrink over the wire. I am also aware there is spiral wrap.
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Old 12-21-2011 | 02:10 PM
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I just read that Bob Stormer says sharpie works well. He's a reliable source, so maybe I'll try that. I was also thinking nail polish.
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Originally Posted by samnelso
I just read that Bob Stormer says sharpie works well. He's a reliable source, so maybe I'll try that. I was also thinking nail polish.
Nail polish is a thick lacquer based paint. When it dries, it will crack if it flexes even the slightest amount at all.

Most of us use a sharpie marker or paint pen. Either will pass the 3 foot test. I prefer a paint pen prior to installation.
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X2 on the paint pen. Acrylic flat black works great.
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Old 12-21-2011 | 08:29 PM
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I found the sharpie rubs of after awhile...
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Old 12-21-2011 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckaroo
Nail polish is a thick lacquer based paint. When it dries, it will crack if it flexes even the slightest amount at all.

Most of us use a sharpie marker or paint pen. Either will pass the 3 foot test. I prefer a paint pen prior to installation.
All, thanks for the replies.

Also, I asked the wife earlier about the nail polish and here comments reflected yours.
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Old 12-22-2011 | 12:12 AM
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black shrink tube, same for esc
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Old 12-22-2011 | 08:59 AM
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I found the sharpie rubs of after awhile...
Stop rubbing it
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http://www.tqracing.com/servocable.htm

Scroll down the page a lil bit and you will see the black servo wires. Dialed.
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