Rubber Coating for Box mod?

[Lehd]

I posted this in the Cosmetic mods but got no responses...hoping someone will respond by placing it here.
Saw this stuff at Hardware store...Plasti Dip. Can this be used on box mod's?

Plasti Dip Protective Coating Products | Synthetic Rubber Dip Coating OR
DIY Liquid Electrical Tape & Spray Electrical Insulation – Plasti Dip

Thx

 

[Calypso]

I've used this on some tool handles and it is pretty tough stuff. I says that it is acid and water proof so it would be OK for the outside of a mod. I have no idea if it would react to PG or VG. To be safe I'd keep it away from the juice and the atty. It will melt.

I have not used the spray on.

 

[Lehd]

Thx so much for responding Calypso! I plan on using it on the outside of the box to make it more durable.

 

[Elendil]

I wonder if you could use the same stuff that they use in truck bed liners

 

[Caddyman]

ive used the spray on and its good. would be a great coating for a box mod, i actually sprayed a delrin drip tip with it, it pretty nice, has a soft bite to it now.

I wonder if you could use the same stuff that they use in truck bed liners

probably too thick

 

[jmanning]

I have had a hard time getting it to stick for very long. I'm with Elendil on the spray on truck bed liner, I think it would stay put better.

 

[Para]

I have had a hard time getting it to stick for very long.

How did you prep the surface before you applied it?

 

[Lehd]

Any ideas as to what to what to use to prep the surface to make it work? I really want to try this.
Thx to all for your help.

 

[Caddyman]

i would just rough it up a bit with some fine sand paper and dust off with a tack cloth

 

[Java_Az]

I would dip it in acetone For long enough to melt the case a bit. Which shouldnt be long 5 to 10 seconds with most plastic . Then the rubberized coating should form a deeper bond with the plastic. The acetone would also get rid of any oils on the case that would effect the adhesion of the rubber dip

 

[Para]

i would just rough it up a bit with some fine sand paper and dust off with a tack cloth

That should be plenty good enough. I've used it to coat wire racks for use in my ultrasonic....works really well to prevent scratching the item I'm cleaning. If it holds up to long term cavitation, it should hold up really well on a box. I've got some Mini Mods I'm working on. I'll coat one and see how it does and let you know.

 

[breaktru]

Sounds great, now let's stop talking and show us a couple of boxes... LOL. Can't wait to see one.

 

[BorisTheSpider]

Sounds great, now let's stop talking and show us a couple of boxes... LOL. Can't wait to see one.

I agree. I was going to go put some on my steel tube mod, just to see how it looks/feels, but apparently I lost the can somewhere. Not worth running out and buying a new one for me at this point.

 

[Para]

Sounds great, now let's stop talking and show us a couple of boxes... LOL. Can't wait to see one.

Prepped and 3 thin coats; allow to fully cure. If you don't like the "tacky" feel, put a poly top coat that will make it a bit slicker, but retain the durability and some tackiness.

 

[Caddyman]

Looks good Para!

 

[breaktru]

Now that's what I'm talkin' bout Para. A man of action. Nice. Did you prepare a price list of all your Mods for sale yet.... LOL ... Who da man?