Water Proofing Electrics?

[008-Racer]

Hi need a little advice

Looking to run a buggy finally this winter but need a little advice on what seems to be the best stuff to use for waterproofing?

Thanks in advance

[mattybucks]

I don't run anything, however if you do want to waterproof your speedo/receiver then I would recommed Lazy Goo. They may be a competitor of mine but it's top stuff.

[008-Racer]

I don't run anything, however if you do want to waterproof your speedo/receiver then I would recommed Lazy Goo. They may be a competitor of mine but it's top stuff.

Thank you for your reply

Have you seen anyone run this stuff - http://www.plastidip.co.uk/eStore/index.cfm?Plastidip_Aerosol_Spray_-_311g&stage=3&colour=Black,Blue,Clear,Red,White,Yellow&pid=PDL-0009

They also do a spray on electrical tape that might be good?

[mattybucks]

I've never had any experience withthe products you've linked to, so I can't really comment.

I'm sure other people use other stuff other than the rc lazy stuff so I'm sure you'll get some othe recommendations/advice.

[Rich D]

The lazy goo peels off leaving no residue. No need to use anything else !

[Northy]

Lazy Goo :thumbsup:

[Welshy40]

Esc and receiver a simple ballon with a tie wrap will do the job. I raced 12 years in Wales on tracks where there was roughly an inch of standing water When it rained and i never had a glitch. Works well.

[russmini]

Never used anything, but a lot of the lads on RCR use Plastidip with good results.
Also heard lots of good reports about Lazy Goo.

Alex, if you finally run buggy this winter, i'll eat my hat..... :woot:

[eyeayen]

As most of the others have said Lazy Goo sold by the wonderful RC Lazy. Check this link, there's a video of it working too !

http://rclazy.com/shop/lazy-goo/

[Robbiejuk]

Blue tac . And balloons work great.:-*

[Andrew Twigger]

Wow that video is impressive:thumbsup:. I'm going to order some!

When I used to run TC's my wet car had a receiver that had been given the MRT treatment which was also great - albeit a little more expensive. This was certainly more of a permanent solution and meant that you only needed to worry about the wires themselves when the inevitable British weather happened.

[008-Racer]

Never used anything, but a lot of the lads on RCR use Plastidip with good results.
Also heard lots of good reports about Lazy Goo.

Alex, if you finally run buggy this winter, i'll eat my hat..... :woot:

Thanks Russ!!!

Its been pre ordered just waiting for the bugger to be released lol

[mattybucks]

Wow that video is impressive:thumbsup:. I'm going to order some!

When I used to run TC's my wet car had a receiver that had been given the MRT treatment which was also great - albeit a little more expensive. This was certainly more of a permanent solution and meant that you only needed to worry about the wires themselves when the inevitable British weather happened.

There was a 3 hour off camera debate about who's speedo was going to get dipped!

[tc3nitro]

Std Plastidip in a tin peels off leaving zero residue.
From the times i have seen lazygoo i would guess its the same formula as Plastidip just in smaller quantities. Sure someone will be along shortly to correct me though!

The advantage of having a tin of plastidip is you can wire up you electronics and just submerge them in the plastidip making a really nice waterproof seal. If you have a tekin Rs/Rs Pro you can still operate the buttons !

I've never had a problem using just plastidip on my electrics and that includes running my touring car at the Cotswold national this year in torrential rain all day.

I also have a friend who uses plastidip in his wet touring car and his runs submerged in the bath !!

Mark