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markdj
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Re: Waterproofing electrics

[Re: Drascomber]
#1913861 - 01/07/2008 21:02

I would use either heatshrink, self-ammalgamating tape or just WD-40 on exposed areas as many components need the air circulation. Resin is a very permanent and unchangeable.

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Drascomber
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Re: Waterproofing electrics

[Re: markdj]
#1939250 - 24/07/2008 17:49

Update:

Used epoxy that was to hand (coloured with black tint from a polyester gel coat repair kit) - worked fine.

Solvent glued ABS sheet from the model shop worked great to make mould.

The switch part of the job failed though. I thought I had filled all the holes but obviously not as the 'poxy got inside and locked the switch up solid.

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