So after reading in Case Mods that someone wanted to use PlastiDip to change the colour of their SATA ports I thought of something. Has anyone tried using Plastidip instead of Vaseline to insulate a motherboard for LN2 overclocking? Theoretically if you could get a good enough coverage you'd be safe and then when you are done you can just peel the dip off. No more greasy motherboards?
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10/18/12 at 4:14pm
- reggiesanchez
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Ya lots of people do it
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10/18/12 at 4:16pm
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I like this idea. I've seen a bit about this Plastidip stuff and as long as it can handle a couple of knocks here and there and the temperatures, this could work well. It may get stuck under components though.
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I'll have to give it a shot oneday if I ever get my hands on some LN2. 

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10/18/12 at 5:04pm
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I wouldn't use it on any sockets or pins because it's pretty much spray paint before it dries. Even after it dries, it doesn't exactly come off as a nice single sheet like everyone says, so you'll spend some time getting it out of small spaces.
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The thicker the coat, the easier it peels. If using it on a motherboard, I would suggest the brush-on variant rather than the more popular aresol type. Just goop it on nice an thick and you should be OK. Will take a while to dry though.
Alternatively, you can just get some LET, which is actually designed for insulation of electrical systems. More expensive though.
Alternatively, you can just get some LET, which is actually designed for insulation of electrical systems. More expensive though.
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Yeah I wouldn't use it directly in any sockets.
But for covering the bulk of the board it would be great.
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