NeverWet for ESC's?

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  • bigwaveohs
    Senior Member
    • May 2009
    • 535

    #1

    NeverWet for ESC's?

    Check out the iPhone waterproofing at the end of the video...


    Last edited by bigwaveohs; 07-22-2013, 11:28 AM.
    I let the dogs out...
  • viper1
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2012
    • 218

    #2
    You might be on to something there...

    Thanks for the clip, I recommend watching it on YouTube, and even more reading the comments...
    Wisdom is knowing how little we know

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    • viper1
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2012
      • 218

      #3
      Just perved at the MSDS, looks like a silicone spray on top of a polypropylene base coat.

      Interestingly: "Not intended to be applied to electronic devices or clothing".

      'Not intended' means it should be tested yes?
      Wisdom is knowing how little we know

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      • bigwaveohs
        Senior Member
        • May 2009
        • 535

        #4
        Guess the guys in the video didn't get the memo...LOL!
        I let the dogs out...

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        • viper1
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2012
          • 218

          #5
          Actually I meant in relation to your OP, not to be applied to electronic devices... like esc's ?
          Still worth a try I guess. Not available here though, unless I'm willing to pay 70 bucks incl shipping
          Wisdom is knowing how little we know

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          • bigwaveohs
            Senior Member
            • May 2009
            • 535

            #6
            Originally posted by viper1
            Actually I meant in relation to your OP, not to be applied to electronic devices... like esc's ?
            Still worth a try I guess. Not available here though, unless I'm willing to pay 70 bucks incl shipping
            I think it's now being sold by Rust Oleum...
            I let the dogs out...

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            • hyrulejedi86
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2009
              • 494

              #7
              I posted this earlier but more geared toward the bottom of hulls. I'm sure this would work well for ESCs, Rx and servos.

              I'd try but mine are already waterproof.

              Sent from my DROID RAZR

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              • bigwaveohs
                Senior Member
                • May 2009
                • 535

                #8
                Originally posted by hyrulejedi86
                I posted this earlier but more geared toward the bottom of hulls. I'm sure this would work well for ESCs, Rx and servos.

                I'd try but mine are already waterproof.

                Sent from my DROID RAZR
                For hulls, it might be better to have a slightly rough/primer'd bottom...JMHO.
                I let the dogs out...

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                • Cooper
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 1141

                  #9
                  I still don't understand why people think a rough surface is more hydrodynamic. But I originally purchased this by the parent company and it depends what your uses are. When properly applied it has the feeling tacky felt. Water does need up and run right off but it is a dust and dirt magnet. Can be scratched very easily. Comes off with many solvents, naphtha,xylene , acetone ect. I sprayed a hull and ran once then wiped the whole bottom off with xylene. Left it on to to help repel water but it has very little left after a couple months of handeling. But it is good stuff just not as durable and speed oriented as we would require for our hobby. Now that the price is way down from $200 for a quart (top n bottom coat) get some and try out, Im positive anyone can find many uses :)

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                  • ls1fst98
                    Senior Member
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 859

                    #10
                    a rough surface works better. look at a golf ball, its designed with the dimples to make it fly farther, straighter and even correct slice and shank. dimples do work better for some reason beyond me. more so look at a sharks skin, quite rough, yet very efficient at slicing through the water.
                    HPR 135 redemption, HPR C5009, modded zelos 36, 32 boats and counting.
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                    • Cooper
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 1141

                      #11
                      Originally posted by ls1fst98
                      a rough surface works better. look at a golf ball, its designed with the dimples to make it fly farther, straighter and even correct slice and shank. dimples do work better for some reason beyond me. more so look at a sharks skin, quite rough, yet very efficient at slicing through the water.
                      Oh boy here we go again , lol,,, yes on the golf ball but the reason is wrong. The dimples were established on a golf ball because they were hit dead, no rotation. On a dead ball the dimples will create I consistencies in the airfoil allowing greater flight distance and accuracy.
                      Sharkskin, completely different, fish have scales, sharks have skin. Like mole hair on cross country skis - directionally smooth as opposite rough. And very seldome addressed in fish is the mucus membrane (slime) that effectively negates dragg (from scales or skin) dolphins are similar

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                      • Cooper
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Jan 2011
                        • 1141

                        #12
                        And this is the only place I know of that the racing world believes rough surface is faster. World class race boats and world economic shipping companies invest a lot of money to make their vessels more slipstream. (Paint, coatings, shape ect. )

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                        • ls1fst98
                          Senior Member
                          • Oct 2009
                          • 859

                          #13
                          golf balls get quite a bit of rotation, so idk how you say thats why they have dimples. and a sharks skin is far from smooth, only feels smooth to the touch in one direction, look at it under a microscope and you will see. http://entertainment.howstuffworks.c...question37.htm here's the explanation on the golf ball. large ships want smooth because they have no real separation from the water surface like a planing hull. the rough surface would allow for tiny microbubbles under the hull which is less drag on the hull then smooth water.
                          HPR 135 redemption, HPR C5009, modded zelos 36, 32 boats and counting.
                          Flier ESC dealer, pm me for details.
                          https://www.facebook.com/groups/EliteRCBoats/

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                          • Heaving Earth
                            Banned
                            • Jun 2012
                            • 1877

                            #14
                            Who gives a crap what golf balls do? They're moving thru the air, not across the water. Two completely different elements.

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                            • ls1fst98
                              Senior Member
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 859

                              #15
                              actually very similar, its all a part of fluid dynamics.
                              HPR 135 redemption, HPR C5009, modded zelos 36, 32 boats and counting.
                              Flier ESC dealer, pm me for details.
                              https://www.facebook.com/groups/EliteRCBoats/

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