Does this paint conduct electricity when dry? What type of binder is used to harden graphite?
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This is NOT a paint. It is a dry lubricant. Yes, it conducts electricity.Should be used as-is, there's no hardener. For use when liquid lubricants are not suitable, because of their tendency to attract dirt/dust, and/or oil build-up. Also good for extreme high or low temperatures, in which case liquid oils would become too viscous or too watery.Specs link - http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/product_detail.aspx?id=03094
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If you mean use the product as a binder, adhesive, or electrically conductive bridge on a heating element, then no can do. The reason is this is silver metal in an epoxy binder and while it will conduct thermal heat, putting current (actual electron flow) through the silver powder will cause almost instant carbonizing of the epoxy binder in the thermal compound. If your heater panel trace is a solid metal strip more than 1/16th inch thick, then industrial welding techniques such as spot welding (very iffy), brazing (very skill based work), or TIG welding might work, but again, not this thermal paste. Your prime consideration for the heater panel trace is the repair must stand up to almost red hot metal operating temperatures which I suspect will be greater than 1100 deg. F. Sympathies.
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I tried it several times on printed illustrations and I never got a "crackle". There is an acrylic crackle paste medium--either Golden or Liquitex-- that is probably a better product. I couldn't use it because I work on paper and it requires a support of wood or canvas. It is made for acrylic paint.
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Hello, the water and binder in the acrylic will likely cause the resin to stay gummy and not fully set up. There are special dyes and colorants available for casting resins that will harden along side the resin. You may also consider using dry pigment to color the resin.
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I live in Texas and was working at around 85-90 degrees F. I had trouble with fast drying paints drying in/on and clogging up the sprayer. You might want to try clearing most of the poly by spraying water/detergent solution through the sprayer with the second cup. Then, put the spray tip in water/detergent solution and place a damp rag on the open spray head--not the entire sprayer--while you wait. Certainly, the poly can stay in the cup if it is capped. Texas Lady
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Temperature and humidity factor largely into how long it takes any paint to dry. This paint is oil based, so it does require much longer than average drying time, but under normal conditions, 5 days is bit excessive. If humidity and/or temp is a factor, that is most likely the cause. If whatever is being painted is in an area without ample air flow, that may be an issue as well. It does harden and becomes more durable eventually. In the heat of summer, I painted several coats on some metal shelves in my garage. I had to be patient. :)
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I used a Bernzomatic butane pencil torch to heat up the transfer tool. Held it about a half inch away from the darker blue tip of the flame for 30 seconds and it worked for me in curing the paint using the fabric part they say to use. Will it endure usage. Don't know yet but a iron would not do the heat trick nor would a heat gun.
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yes. it is electric. Just have to watch overspray. anything you cant paint in an hour it's probably not worth using this because of the extra cleanup and mess. I use the paint stick for inside jobs.
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I have used it on a variety of electrical circuits and connectors, and it does not harm the conductors in any way. It dries to a rubber-like substance, and is a good insulator.
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With the non-slip particles in this paint its imperative to mix it well I used it for a bench surface and I just poured it on and then vibrated the bench by hitting the frame with a big rubber mallet and this tended to settle and distribute the rubber particles. With it this thick the binder in the paint has small cracks in the surface and is not completely smooth but I am generally pleased with the surface. Takes a few days to dry. I gave my bench at least a week so it would be sure to dry completely.
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It is in liquid form in the bottle. You shake it up to blend. After application, the liquid evaporates leaving a dry graphite film.
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I do not believe these will work as they contain no real silver, and are not conductive when dry. Though I could be mistaken. I believe you will need something such as http://amzn.com/B0002BBVQO or 5 pieces 0.3ML Silver Conductive Wire Glue Paste For Electronics Repair Applications or some similarly conductive paint/ink. I've read you need to use silver conductive paint/ink to repair defroster lines. If you are trying to repair defroster tabs, there are kits and guides. If you need more help I found this guide online really quick: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/4221212. I do not believe these will work as they contain no real silver, and are not conductive when dry. Though I could be mistaken. I believe you will need something such as http://amzn.com/B0002BBVQO or 5 pieces 0.3ML Silver Conductive Wire Glue Paste For Electronics Repair Applications or some similarly conductive paint/ink. I've read you need to use silver conductive paint/ink to repair defroster lines. If you are trying to repair defroster tabs, there are kits and guides. If you need more help I found this guide online really quick:... » Read More I do not believe these will work as they contain no real silver, and are not conductive when dry. Though I could be mistaken. I believe you will need something such as http://amzn.com/B0002BBVQO or 5 pieces 0.3ML Silver Conductive Wire Glue Paste For Electronics Repair Applications or some similarly conductive paint/ink. I've read you need to use silver conductive paint/ink to repair defroster lines. If you are trying to repair defroster tabs, there are kits and guides. If you need more help I found this guide online really quick: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/4221212. « Show Less
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I'm not sure what you mean by "crackle finished"? Are you speaking of painted crackle effects or something involving heat? I would think any superficial treatment of paints and resists would not matter that the glass was tempered or not? If you are speaking of cracking the glass, as in fried marbles, then I would think not?
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no this is a water based lube and if you mix with graphite you will cause "binding" with the powder. the company does have two other products that are graphite based if your rules require it. my son and I were able to avoid the graphite and were much happier with the zip lube and the polished axel nails.
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I'm tossing out a guess here based on my recent usage of one can of the hardener and resin. I got a nice, hard coat formed on a slab of plywood (the transom of a boat) by giving it three separate applications. One application will do fine if you are looking for moisture resistance. For water-proof you'll need at least two, maybe more evenly applied applications. As far as how far it will stretch, I'm guessing that you can put a single coat on three sheets of 6x8 plywood (both sides) before you ran out. Hopefully, that will give you a mental picture of how much surface one can can cover. (See also: www.westsystem.com/ss/thinning-west-system-epoxy/ I'm tossing out a guess here based on my recent usage of one can of the hardener and resin. I got a nice, hard coat formed on a slab of plywood (the transom of a boat) by giving it three separate applications. One application will do fine if you are looking for moisture resistance. For water-proof you'll need at least two, maybe more evenly applied applications. As far as how far it will stretch, I'm guessing that you can put a single coat on three sheets of 6x8 plywood (both sides) before you ran out. Hopefully, that will give you a mental picture of how much surface one can can cover.... » Read More I'm tossing out a guess here based on my recent usage of one can of the hardener and resin. I got a nice, hard coat formed on a slab of plywood (the transom of a boat) by giving it three separate applications. One application will do fine if you are looking for moisture resistance. For water-proof you'll need at least two, maybe more evenly applied applications. As far as how far it will stretch, I'm guessing that you can put a single coat on three sheets of 6x8 plywood (both sides) before you ran out. Hopefully, that will give you a mental picture of how much surface one can can cover. (See also: www.westsystem.com/ss/thinning-west-system-epoxy/ « Show Less
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If you have tried using a hair dryer on it to try to get it to harden, I would say you either have to start over, or try mixing another small batch and pouring over what you have, sometimes it will work and harden up. Make sure your measuring, stirring correctly and the room temp and resin temp is warm enough, if too cold won't cure.
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Sorry. I haven't used it for that. I would imagine though it would work. It does work on electrical wire heat shrink. Sorry I could not be of help.