Waterproofing your RC
January 17, 2007 - Tips
Winter is here, and every year people ask in the forums, “How do I waterproof my rc?”. While most will not recommend operating your R/C through snow, ice, rain or mud - it is very possible to run in and through these condition IF you take the necessary steps in protecting your equipment. This quick and easy guide will show you a fool proof way of waterproofing your servos.
To start there are two things needed to use this method:
- X-acto knife or razor
- Plasti Dip

Plasti Dip is a flexible, synthetic, multi-purpose rubber coating that exhibits excellent moisture, acid, alkaline, and abrasion resistance and comes in various colors: black, red, blue, yellow, white, and clear. You can find Plasti Dip in most stores such as Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight Tools, Menards and many other stores as well as online. Ok enough about Plasti Dip lets get on with the waterproofing!









