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1st June 2013, 09:43 PM #1
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Plastic dipping DIY
Is it possible to do plastic dipping at home? I would like to re coat the handles of a pair of pliers etc.
Ken
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1st June 2013, 09:53 PM #2
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Hi Ken,
Isn't plasti dip designed for stuff like that, or is it too hard? I'm sure someone on the forum has commented on it before.
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1st June 2013, 09:56 PM #3
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Hi Ken,
Originally Posted by neksmerj
Yes there is. It's name may be something like Plasti-Dip.Its a granulated powder product. You heat the item to be coated with a gas flame and dip it in the powder.
Edit after a google :
That was when I was at school years ago,its now changed a bit.
Here tis now
Performix / Plasti Dip
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1st June 2013, 10:37 PM #4
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maybe
there's rubber paint. if you can believe the info on the lable. it looks like a good product.
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1st June 2013, 10:38 PM #5
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Heatshrink tube works well, especially the double walled stuff.
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2nd June 2013, 08:41 AM #6
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You can also get heat double wall heatsrink with a glue on the inside. It stops it from twisting off with heavy use and helps block out the moisture as well.
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5th June 2013, 04:08 PM #7
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mmm...if the existing plastic is damaged and if you do any electrical work I"d strip all the old plastic off ...and then go buy a new insulated pair for electrical
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