Spray on, Dip on RTV PlastiDip - Very Cool Stuff

[Lumpy]

I use this stuff everywhere -


Besides the obvious use for dipped tool handles -

- Sprayed on my A Pillar plastic covers, steering wheel, dash. Gives me a rubberized, flexible coating.
- Dribbled on wire insulation that's getting old and brittle
- Sprayed on the surface of window/door gaskets/seals
- Sprayed, instead of spraypaint, on mounting brackets and plates like the MyRide controller or power distro assemblies like in my other project threads
- Sprayed on battery trays/boxes
- Dip wire terminal connections in the stuff after applying masking tape to the contacts, then simply remove the masking tape and you've got a rubber, hermetic sealed terminal end
- Ham radio, I spray or dribble it onto coaxial connections to weatherproof. Remove the connector hours/days/years later without incident. Simply re-spray to re-establish the weatherproof seal
- Ham Radio again, spray it on the outer surface of antenna elements - weatherproof, RF transparent, non-gloss, flexible (wind won't crack it)
- Dipped my mini-maglight to give the flashlight a grip-able handle, great for handling when your hands are covered with oil
- Drill a hole in your roof or other body panel, internal or external, to mount a light, antenna, speaker, amp, cable clamp etc, spray the area with the stuff before bolting down the accessory for a waterproof, dustproof, shockproof seal
- Spray it on the handle of my floor jack to make it easier to close and open the hydraulics with greasy hands
- Horse tack...dip the ends of nylon straps/ropes (halters, lead ropes, reins) to seal the ends from fraying

Here's some pics, making a weatherproof coaxial cable connection -










There's a gazillion more uses, I'm sure. Dip it or spray it more than once to build a thicker coat.

They use the stuff to coat crab/lobster metal cage traps that live submerged in salt water. It appears highly resistant to any kind of solvent I've ever touched it with, gas, oil, acetone, alcohol, naptha, mineral spirits. It's very heat resistant. It deadens sound. UV doesn't seem to make it brittle. I'm pretty sure you could use it for gaskets for oil pans, trans pans, thermostats, water pumps.

If my hair was black, I'd use the stuff to cover my bald spot..

The spray version only comes in black. The dip version comes in colors.

Anybody else use this stuff?

Lumpy

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[JaxSPL]

There are unlimited usages for this stuff, only the imagination will hold you back.

I haven't used it for years. Used to put it on all my tools. Pretty much had my tools color coded for what drawer they went in to.

I thought about, at one time, and for a very short couple seconds, doing my grill on the Astro with it. I think it'd take a few cans to get it right though, which was the reason I never pursued that quest any further.

[mdmead]

While I know this stuff is out there, I don't think I've ever seen it in a store. Where's the best place to get it?

[JaxSPL]

Home Depot and Lowe's sell it. Also, http://www.plastidip.com/

[mdmead]

Home Depot and Lowe's sell it. Also, http://www.plastidip.com/

Well, there are two stores I spend a lot of time at! Guess I'll just have to look for it on my next trip (tomorrow).

[kings-x59]

that is cool stuff, heck I might just have to dip my hand in oil, them make my self a GLOVE!

[1Gary]

that is cool stuff, heck I might just have to dip my hand in oil, them make my self a GLOVE!

Yeah.......but,but,well,errrr,you gots to be careful what ya dip,because it goes on a lot easier than it comes off.

[kings-x59]

[Lumpy]

Actually, I see a lot of gloves that look like they are made
very much like that. Some kind of knitted fabric, then dipped into RTV.
I've got a pair like that. Rubberey grip stuff on the palm
and fingers, fabric mesh on the back of the hand.

I don't think it would be very cost effective to do it
yourself though. You'd have to pour the RTV into
a larger pan to allow hand dipping. Then pour the
leftover stuff back into the "tennis ball can".
The gloves are only three dollars at HF.

But I'll bet if you had a 5 gal bucket of the RTV stuff
(they sell it that way) it would open up a whole new
bunch of possibilities..

You could certainly spray the aerosol version onto cotton
or even latex gloves. Perhaps even then dust the wet RTV
with NaHCO3 and spray again to give you a textured surface.

The stuff thins nicely with Naptha. As it gets thicker
from sitting in the can (solvent evap) I just add a bit
of naptha, stir with a chopstick, and it's as new/thin
as I want it.

Um, I wouldn't recommend it for a condom alternative.
Or at least if you use it that way, I don't want to borrow
any of your RTV..


Lump

[Moreforles]

I've used it on running boards, and on interior of windows (cleaning equipment pretty much obscures the view out the back anyway, so I coated the rear side windows and back glass, to keep the heat in during the winter, using a space heater to keep the interior above freezing during the winter)

[Lumpy]

Spray it onto the back of throw rugs (auto floor mats) to make
them more slip resistant on the floor.

If you cut a piece of carpeting to fit into your van,
coat the edges of the carpeting and/or spray the back
to make a finished edge and reduce unravelling.

Pump a ton of it into that gulf oil leak to seal the well.

It's also a great low calorie substitute for hot fudge.


Lumpy

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[Moreforles]

Spray it onto the back of throw rugs (auto floor mats) to make
them more slip resistant on the floor.

If you cut a piece of carpeting to fit into your van,
coat the edges of the carpeting and/or spray the back
to make a finished edge and reduce unravelling.


Lumpy

Were you the voice of Casper?
No. Popeye, Snagglepuss and Wells Fargo Bank.
http://www.LumpyMusic.com

great tips.... I pulled the carpet from the 88, to put in my 96, and now its going in my 2000 (easier on the knees, when climbing in and out with hoses...) I'll have to spray a little on the back of the carpet to try it out......

[phr1$k37]

Wow? I have not seen that at Home Depot - looks like I will be visiting there soon. First thing I am coating are my aux reverse lights! Thanks for sharing!