Water proofing question

[-SaVaGe X-]

will this keep the water out of my electronics?



Thx

 

[Jeremy]

I wouldn't trust just that ... maybe a balloon over the receiver and servos that's what I do

 

[senitro454]

I second that, WD-40 is good for displacing water, not for waterproofing parts. I suggest using a balloon with a ziptie around the reciever and using some Plasti-dip to protect the servos. Plasti-dip can be found at most hardware stores like Ace(Rocky's).

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

can plasti-dip be bought in canada????

 

[chrisw]

I think so,if not in hardware stores look for a tool dealer like snap-on,s&k,maco something like that and they will have it or can get it.

 

[samisavage]

Liquid electrical tape works well also, and is generally thinner than the plasti-dip and pretty much the same stuff. If you were set on the silicon instead of the lubricant use just silicon spray. Basically it's a tire dressing in an aerosol can.

 

[big worm]

traxxas has a new waterproof servo commin out........... it will be on the new e-maxx it can be seen on traxxas.com

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

What about the battery... should i put it in a balloon too???

 

[samisavage]

Yes. All the electronics should be protected from moisture. The battery could short out if it gets wet enough.

 

[ShiftPoint]

I was wondering about the plastic dip. do you guys dip the whole servo? If so, how does that effect the fit into the radio box? .