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  1. 1st Jun 2013, 09:43 PM #1
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    Default 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.

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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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    Quote Originally Posted by neksmerj View Post
    Is it possible to do plastic dipping at home? I would like to re coat the handles of a pair of pliers etc.

    Ken
    Hi Ken,
    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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    there's rubber paint. if you can believe the info on the lable. it looks like a good product.
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    Heatshrink tube works well, especially the double walled stuff.

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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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    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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