Electrics Waterproofing, Sealant & Adhesive Options For Rc Boats ABS Plastic & Polycarbonate 

great to see so many comments, Big B's the bomb 💣 yall.. for sandable try CA and baking soda conformal coating for waterproofing circuits and servo seems

Shoe goo is handy stuff too. I’ve glued a fairly heavy esc down before. I’d say it’s a step or two past double sided tape. You can still remove it for the most part and it sticks to anything. It’ll stay flexible. Super cheap and easy.

Yet another really useful video Big B 👍 Thanks for sharing. Man, I could 'Jack ma Jaws' all day about adhesives, sealants and stuff. But I won't of course. A few simple things to consider when selecting an adhesive are the material and the function of the component. Plastics (polycarbonate, ABS) will always need a solvent based adhesive (not epoxy) if you need a permanent bond. There's nothing better than JB Platic Weld which I know you're using bro. I use JB Marine Weld 2-part epoxy (Steel and Hardener) for many things, and works brilliantly on fibreglass or carbon fibre. When it comes to function, most adhesives will have stronger shear strength than tensile strength (rotation or torsional vs pull strength) so you need to consider what the component you're fixing is doing. If it is rotating or under high torque you need shear strength. If it being pushed/ pulled you need high tensile strength. Nice stuff Big B 👊

Have gooped up fully plugged-in and ready to roll receivers for waterproofing. All on the outside, nothing torn apart anymore, like I use to waterproof. GE Advanced clear tub & shower sealant from lowes

Vid popped up and had me wondering what time and day it was. Half napping and thought it was tomar morning lmao

Good info Big "B"! It's this kind of content that sets you apart from other RC channels. You are extremely modest; you have a ton of knowledge that even the most seasoned hobbyists can benefit from. Keep doing what you are doing and you will always have an audience. I use Bob Smith Industries 5 min epoxy for everything boat related. If I need to fill holes I add a little bit of micro balloons to the epoxy for easy sanding once it sets. If I need to use the epoxy as a sealer, I add a little denatured alcohol to make it runny like water. Of course I use CA in various thicknesses for building, and once in a while I will find a use for silicone, but I can pretty much do everything boat related with epoxy. Cheers!

Make sure any silicone you use is electrical grade, if it’s not it will turn them wires green real fast! I’ve had it happen to me a couple times.

big B IF I KNEW AS MUCH AS YOUVE FORGOTTEN, THEN ID CONSIDER MYSELF KNOWLEDGABLE.

Have you tried a product called Devcon plastic welder. Good stuff for plastic and dries hard. Works great for ABS haven’t tried it for poly carbonate yet. Glued a sonic v1 seem.

will it work plastic and metel i have i problom with the front of my boat

Hell yeah another upload!

Corrosion x should sponsor your channel you use it so much.

Mr. Clean erasers? I use them for all sorts of stuff and never thought about the boats........ Hmmm....🤔 I think I'll add some to my toolbox. 😉

Hot glue sticks very well on micro servos

West Systems G Flex. Thats all I use for any and everything to do with RC boats. It's not cheap but well worth it.

Great video and tips Big B. Hot tip for cleaning/waxing the outside of your fiberglass boats( veles, zelos, ul-19 , etc.. Gel Gloss, it comes in a aerosol can or a liquid. Wipe it on, let it haze , then buff it out. Super easy . Cleans , shines, protects! Gel Gloss is the brand name

I also noticed that you put double sided foam for your hatch to.

Big B! I have a plastic boat that I pulled the top and bottom halves off. It has some clear adhesive between the halves. It seemed like clear silicone, but not 100% sure. I want to reseal the hull halves as it came from factory but unsure what to use. Is the Loctite clear removable? What would you recommend to make sure I don’t seal the two halves shut forever? I was thinking of using 3M Clear marine Silicone as it is removable. Thoughts?

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Really appreciate, mate.

Big B you are the man! I've been using bubble gum and duct tape until I found this video! Keep up the great work brother this was the one I've been waiting for. Boat Gang!

b I need to now how to strenghten plastic

Thanks for the insight on the sealents and sponge vid. Also on the 3m double sided tape I use it all the time. Great stuff 👍

Awesome video. It's the little things we all can learn from. Thanks.

Baking soda and super glue.

Watch out! Super B coffee has been consumed! Awesome info

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That's some good info bro thank you!!!!

Great vid on the sealants Big B, and quite informative on JB WELD application. I have used Z poxy, comes in 15 & 30 minute cures with great results on my fixed wing planes. Drys clear, and strong as nails. Excellent on all ABS, fiberglass applications. The 30 min. cure bottles is the best for 24hr. application for super strength. Hobby stores, local and online that cater to R/C are the best for availability

Just bought pro boat sonic wake . First FE 30 years. Great to get back in hobby. Your tech info is great. Keep it coming

Hi Ironclad! Have you ever used Bob and Smith 15min epoxy? It's the best epoxy I used on fiberglass boat...tried JB weld marine weld and it failed. Bob and Smith was the best!

JB WELD clear Epoxy

Thanks for the review on your great products brother. I think I’m going shopping today now. Can you do a bearing maintenance video like lubricating the motor bearings