Most reliable way to water proof the mmm

**snowmaxx 3905** · 01-31-2012 11:56 PM

I live where we get snow rain all that good stuff and I just got a mmm from my lhs and I want to water proof it so I don't have to put the maxx away for winter, what is the best way with the least cost and most reliable results? Please help

**SkidMan** · 02-01-2012 06:10 AM

Plasti-dip here!!

**MAMBA2200** · 02-01-2012 07:49 AM

Plasti-dip here!!

+1 on the plasti dip

**MAYHEM6969** · 02-01-2012 08:30 AM

There goes your warranty ! on a $400.00 part

**Captain_Rusty** · 02-01-2012 09:30 AM

Does plasti-dip not void any and all warranty?
Mayhem you paid $400 for a MMM?! I'll sell you mine!

**snowmaxx 3905** · 02-01-2012 10:19 AM

I think plasi-dip is the way to go.
$400 for a mmm I'm paying 250 for mine via power up at my lhs.

**bentrocker** · 02-01-2012 12:54 PM

You can get them for a $135 at dollar hobbyz. Also not everyone still has warranty left on their esc.
It also can be cleaned off if you have to send it in. Also it is around $70 if you send it in for repair.
$400 is a bit of misinformation.

**MAYHEM6969** · 02-01-2012 01:41 PM

Ok ok i was being the devils advocate The combo is $385.00 on towers site and just how do you clean off a circuit board without any proof of being dipped ?

**MAMBA2200** · 02-01-2012 02:10 PM

well either way you waterproof it it will void the warranty because once you split the case its over from that point on my mmm has been plasti-dipped for over a year and has been submerged more than 100 times and still works just as good as a mmm with a warranty just my 2 cents

**bentrocker** · 02-01-2012 02:15 PM

http://http://traxxas.com/forums/sho....php?p=4980492
Just posting this from another thread.
Sorry that link isn't working but it is from my build thread. There is a tech that posts in it from castle and he said to send the esc in that they may warranty it even though it has been dipped.
If you are worried about the warranty I wouldn't dip it. For me I will take the chance because snow bashing is a blast.

**bentrocker** · 02-01-2012 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by MAMBA2200

well either way you waterproof it it will void the warranty because once you split the case its over from that point

Did that info come from castle? Because if that is the case you can't even change the fan without voiding the warranty.

**MAMBA2200** · 02-01-2012 02:31 PM

Did that info come from castle? Because if that is the case you can't even change the fan without voiding the warranty

yes it sure did

**SkidMan** · 02-01-2012 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by bentrocker

Also not everyone still has warranty left on their esc.

No warranty left for me.....and a brand new ESC is 150-200$ approx.Plasti-dip my ESC for some winter fun priceless!!!

**ross93** · 02-01-2012 06:57 PM

i think corrosive x does not void the warranty (call them to be sure) and its clamed waterproofing. i called tekin and it does not void there warranty on the rx8 but anyway you can get a mamba monster on ebay for around 140 or the combo for 290
you should also check out outerwears cover.
corrosive x + outerwears cover seems to be the best in warranty waterproofing

**SkidMan** · 02-01-2012 07:55 PM

But Outerwears doesn't make a kit for the E-MAxx!!

**bentrocker** · 02-01-2012 07:58 PM

Panty hose work. Just have to get your girl friend to pick them up.

**MAYHEM6969** · 02-01-2012 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by MAMBA2200

well either way you waterproof it it will void the warranty because once you split the case its over from that point on my mmm has been plasti-dipped for over a year and has been submerged more than 100 times and still works just as good as a mmm with a warranty just my 2 cents

It tells you right on there website how to open the case if you have a busted one so thats not fair show us how to do it but then void the warranty!

**anr2442** · 02-01-2012 10:04 PM

Actually i heard different. Opening the case wont void the warranty. Only modification to the board (soldering, coating it, etc)

**snowmaxx 3905** · 02-01-2012 11:56 PM

Just looked it up and opening the case and changing the fan won't void the warranty.

**MAYHEM6969** · 02-02-2012 02:48 PM

My man GAIGENRC needs to chime in here he is the go to man on castle products. I have a spare esc im going to plasti dip mine and ill let you guys know how it turns out!

**SkidMan** · 02-02-2012 05:47 PM

My MMM Esc and Tork motor from Hpi (same as the mamba motor)!!

**bentrocker** · 02-02-2012 06:31 PM

When I bash with my buddy he has a erevo and runs with no water proofing on his mamba monster. He hasn't had any issues with his yet.

**snowmaxx 3905** · 02-02-2012 09:53 PM

I just put the first coat of liquid tape on and it slides around like there is a coating of something on it.

**87 GN** · 02-02-2012 10:24 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/this-cou...071948340.html

**Captain_Rusty** · 02-03-2012 01:01 AM

That product I'd be interested in. Discrete and clear

**snowmaxx 3905** · 02-03-2012 01:55 AM

How much would it be though??

**ross93** · 02-03-2012 08:12 AM

liquipel is $60 for iphone

**MAYHEM6969** · 02-03-2012 09:06 AM

You would have to send you esc to them! maybe if they guaranteed it for 100% water damage but the video says on %90 water damage

**Captain_Rusty** · 02-03-2012 05:45 PM

100% garantee means they are liable and if the waterproofing fails, they have to buy you a new whatever it is they waterproofed. 90% means they're confident and don't like lawsuits haha.

**MAYHEM6969** · 02-06-2012 11:16 PM

I dont know why castle doesnt dip there circuit boards like traxxas does on there velineons etc

**snowmaxx 3905** · 02-07-2012 01:07 AM

^^ That would be really nice if they did

**anr2442** · 02-10-2012 10:45 PM

I cant beleive i havent done this yet. I feel it coming soon

The plasti-dip seems like the most practical approach since the picture SkidMan posted shows how well it covers. I dont see any blobs or air pockets. It seems to cover just as well as any pcb corformal coating could.

**bentrocker** · 02-11-2012 02:44 AM

When you first apply the plasti dip it looks a little sketchy but once it dries it looks good. You can also get different colors.

**RC-Fan** · 02-11-2012 03:30 AM

Will this make the temps go higher ?

**bentrocker** · 02-11-2012 03:38 AM

My temps remain the same. You don't want to get it on the heat sink. If you do experience higher temps it can be removed. Not the easiest stuff to remove but it does come off.

**RC-Fan** · 02-11-2012 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by bentrocker

My temps remain the same. You don't want to get it on the heat sink. If you do experience higher temps it can be removed. Not the easiest stuff to remove but it does come off.

great, nice truck btw, was looking at your thread.

**ClintOnNitro** · 02-19-2012 04:15 PM

where can a guy get plastidip? Canadian Tire? Source? i think this sounds like the most common way of going about waterproofing. that or the brush on electrical tape. i want to play in the snow... :S haha

**Captain_Rusty** · 02-19-2012 06:04 PM

Clint, where you from up here in the great white north?
Home Hardware

**ClintOnNitro** · 02-19-2012 07:30 PM

ok ill check them tomorrow. i went to rona, canadian tire, auto zone and my LHS. one place a guy said to try this paint shop... lol Home Hardware it is! ill let ya know what i find tomorrow.

oh, from Edmonton AB Canada

**bentrocker** · 02-20-2012 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by Captain_Rusty

Clint, where you from up here in the great white north?
Home Hardware

That is where purchased mine.

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