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well, i made my thermal detonator with electrical cord and drain tube as mentioned in striders lancer build.

 

the problem im having is the paint remains sticky

 

i have tried primer, testors and rustoleum(adheres to plastic)

 

all 3 paints wont cure to the rubber coating on the electrical cord. :(

 

so, what have others used to paint this electric cord?

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I had similar issues when I was working on my TD. Have you tried Krylon fusion? I also prepped the cabling by giving it a wipe down with a little acetone and then let it dry.

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I had similar issues when I was working on my TD. Have you tried Krylon fusion? I also prepped the cabling by giving it a wipe down with a little acetone and then let it dry.

 

i did prep/wipe down with acetone ... and i havent tried the krylon paint. i give it a shot.

 

thanks for the info and quick response :)

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There is also a special Plastic prep primer that can be used. I use this on my helmet builds as well. It was recommended to me by Constantin and is quite helpful. It dries clear as well.

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I didn't have to paint mine. I was able to snag a old phone from a flea market with grayish cord. Then I wrapped it around a light weight hydraulic hose. I can't remember the OD off the top of my head. Striders caps fit it perfect. Also I used the coil type wire. Made it a lot easier.

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I didn't have to paint mine. I was able to snag a old phone from a flea market with grayish cord. Then I wrapped it around a light weight hydraulic hose. I can't remember the OD off the top of my head. Striders caps fit it perfect. Also I used the coil type wire. Made it a lot easier.

 

could you post a pic ?

 

i saw some old telephone cable that was kinda square .. it was brown though and brittle.

im still researching this to remake a new td

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could you post a pic ?

 

i saw some old telephone cable that was kinda square .. it was brown though and brittle.

im still researching this to remake a new td

Yeah. I'll upload a few pics later today.

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