Rust

[The Bull]

i have scratched the paint off the frame for grounds what should i do to prevent rust

[Turbo-T]

Die electric grease?

[Cain64]

your going to have to keep re applying dielectric grease if it is not in a closed area it will weather away. Use either liquid electrical tape or paint

[The Bull]

Just regular spray pain?

[Porch Boy]

WD-40

[The Bull]

WD-40? wont that wash off Porch Boy?

[Texas Mobil 219]

I wouldn't use wd-40. It atracks moisture. It great for fishing tho. Regular spray paint will do fine.

219

[The Bull]

ok thanks for the help tex mobil 219

[coondog]

i like to use clear permatex.i globbed it on the connectors to frame a year ago and its still doing good.

[pipsqueek]

Use a conductive, waterproofing grease like Never-seize. Someone suggested a "dielectric" type....heavens-to-bettsy, why on earth use a product that is meant to insulate against electrical connections....unless it's applied after the connection is made, then at least the "grease" part of it will protect topically.

I've ohmed out the conductive greases with my meter and find nil on the readings, they are loaded with powdered Al, Cu, and graphite so on a microscopic level some of the metallic particles must fill the voids and assist when the connection is tightened down. The grease or vehicle part of it is superior as far as holding up to water and road salts ( I would still re-apply every year or so).

Permatex brand makes one of these greases "Antiseize" ...I think. "Neverseize" is another good one . I had a small amount of one called "SS Lube" that was particuarlly high in Cu particles and a terrific waterproofer. Came from a place where stainless steel was in use all the time and they needed the Cu stuff to prevent galling. Can't find this SS Lube anywhere now. The others are in most auto stores.
Pips

[jessejamesdallas]

Cat-Gut...

[Turbo-T]

Someone suggested a "dielectric" type....heavens-to-bettsy, why on earth use a product that is meant to insulate against electrical connections....unless it's applied after the connection is made, then at least the "grease" part of it will protect topically.

Thank you pipsqueak. I'll have to remember this the next time I replace light bulbs in my car and someone recommends some die electric grease.

[pipsqueek]

Hey Turbo-T....I dunno, but the automotive lightbulb thing sounds like it would be the perfect application. A waterproofing like stuff to keep out the elements but if it is indeed dielectric ( like the material between the center conductor and braid of our coaxes), wouldn't short out between the two l'il teats on the bulb. I'd use it. I just don't think I'd use it as a one on one where I wanted the best electrical connection.
Pips