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Old 10-02-2019 | 02:18 PM
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Is this still a thing ? I used to do it with my savages to water proof them
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Old 10-02-2019 | 06:07 PM
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That thing is nasty. You can use conformal coating to waterproof your electronics. I'm currently using CRC Plasticote 70 in spray can. Just open up the servo and take out the board. Spray 2-3 layers to the board. Let it dry and you are ready to go. I use it to all my electronics. Servo, xr8 sct pro esc, rx482, etc etc



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Old 10-03-2019 | 08:05 PM
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Conformal coating is as simple as Polyurethane
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Old 10-03-2019 | 08:08 PM
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Old 10-04-2019 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Juglenaut
Conformal coating is as simple as Polyurethane
The only different is the ability to solder after coating. Another benefit of this CRC plasticote is u can directly solder the board without removing the coating. Very useful if in case the servo wire is damaged and u want to solder new wire..
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Been using polyurethane since 1987 and have been able to rework with it on the rare occasion I had to. I would still remove burnt coating regardless if crc or not, in fact from RMA experience all conformal coating is removed from the area to be reworked and reapplied.
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I used to try all kinds of products the easiest was balloons !
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I used balloons on electronic speed controls and receivers. But balloons on servos?
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Old 10-11-2019 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Juglenaut
I used balloons on electronic speed controls and receivers. But balloons on servos?
yes balloons on servos was easy to do wrap it poke out the gear and good to go not perfect but it helped in the snow
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Old 10-15-2019 | 07:42 AM
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plastic dipping esc and servos is good

i use blue silicone
or plastic dip in can. you need dip the thing and let dry before use,. like esc, mount of the fan
dip it
let it dry
mount the fan
you need use all cables when dipping if it is a ESC that is sensored also

mount them to your rig to make it waterproof after,. like sensorcables from engine to esc, have it on when you dip esc
you can add silicone at the motor later where you put the sensor cable. Silicone around the connector abit.
you need add more everytime you need release cables if you need fix diff or something service with your car.

enjoy

Most easy is have weather cover, dust proof nylon cover, if there is one made for your car to protect whole chassie from sand and wet
impregnent that sometimes waterproof spray it sometimes

bonus tip:
use wd40 or electic crc spray, spray all electronics in side first with this, take towel and dry off .
make an anti corrition service before you dip is very good
then the esc last long time

this is something you can do with old stuff that you dont care about so much
also when warranty is passed .

Also only for bashing. and for fun cars that you have extras, drive for fun only, not serious basher car, the extra old cars only, you dont care alot about

If you race at track, or bash very serious often with your car
Buy new waterproof stuff

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