Art.....I've seen it for sale as "Plasti-Dip", but I've actually used something
very similar under two other names:
"Dip & Grip" from Repair-It Indistries of Barberton, Ohio (Don't recall where I
got it)
"Rubberize-It" from the DIY Div. of Rhodes American of Chicago, IL (Got it at
ServiStar Hardware, SKU 22689 967C $6.99)
Both worked pretty much the same...primarily designed for dipping tool
handles... but I use a disposable brush to paint it on (as the last coat, over
tape) to coax connections exposed to the elements. I haven't had any peeling
problem in over 3 years with either one, and connections I had to open up for
other reasons showed no sign of leakage, so I think it's a worthwhile product.
It's important to note that although the two products work and act in similar
fashion, their composition is entirely different. The "Dip & Grip" container
says it has "no harmful odors or vapors"...clean-up and thinning is with
rubbing alchohol. The "Rubberize It" product contains toluene and cleans up
with mineral spirits. For that reason, I prefer the "Dip-It".
As always, your mileage may vary :-)
73, Jerry K3BZ
----- Original Message -----
From: Art
To: Towertalk@contesting.com
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] sealing connectors
Good day all,
I went into my local Home Depot store and expected to find liquid
plastic/plastic in a can, but they didn't carry it.
I'm trying to seal some connectors that are going to be put up outside and
don't want to use silicone sealer.
This stuff comes in small cans and you dip your tool handles in it to coat
them with plastic or paint it on the connector to be sealed and let it set up.
Anyway, I'm not quite sure of the name of the product/manufacturer and not
sure where else to look for it, which probably means I'll have to mail
order it?!
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Art
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