Any suggestions on what nail polish to use?

[DMC]

Is it true that real flashohalicsuse nail polish?

I wanted to touch up some up black AW batteries today and the very nice person at Walgreens suggested "Back on Back" #103 by Sinful because it had a strong lacquer finish and was on sale for $1.50.

The "Black on Black" went on nice n thick and only took two coats to match the color.

I also have some blue Tenergy and red Titanium batteries to touch up so does anyone have experience with matching nail polish and different batteries?

 

[Beamhead]

How much lacquer did you sniff?
This is not the right forum.

 

[DM51]

I'm not convinced ANY forum is the right one for this somewhat peculiar question. However, as the OP obliquely refers to batteries, we'll move it to the Batteries section. Unless a useful discussion develops there, it will most likely close fairly quickly.

 

[xenonk]

For sealing nicks in the wrapper that are exposing the can?

 

[DM51]

For sealing nicks in the wrapper that are exposing the can?

I think that is what he means. It wouldn't be a durable or safe solution, IMO. Better to re-seal them in proper shrink-wrap.

 

[lolzertank]

I think that is what he means. It wouldn't be a durable or safe solution, IMO. Better to re-seal them in proper shrink-wrap.

Or at least vinyl electric tape; that stuff is pretty strong.

 

[Black Rose]

Or at least vinyl electric tape; that stuff is pretty strong.

But can also be too thick when used for lights with really tight clearances.

 

[vali]

I have to say I use nail polish to cover the ID number I wrote in each cell to protect it from erasing. Which one? The cheapest I found XDD

 

[DMC]

Sorry Beamhead, I was not sure which thread to post my question.

DM51, thank you for moving this topic to a more proper thread.

 

[Justin Case]

Using nail polish is a well-known technique for applying a thin, conformal, insulating/protecting layer to something. I sometimes use clear nail polish to coat exposed contacts on driver boards and solder joints.

 

[Beamhead]

Sorry Beamhead, I was not sure which thread to post my question.

No need to apologize I was just razzin ya.

 

[lctorana]

I only use nail polish for isolating transformer core leaves.

I'm with DM51 on the risk of using it to coat batteries - I wouldn't use it on a moving part where it could get scraped off.

 

[DMC]

I did the same thing with clear nail polish on a P7 Mag mod to keep the LED contacts isolated from the metal reflector.

But the problem using clear nail polish to touch up battery nicks is I can't tell which ones are new and which ones I have already touched up.

Using nail polish is a well-known technique for applying a thin, conformal, insulating/protecting layer to something. I sometimes use clear nail polish to coat exposed contacts on driver boards and solder joints.

 

[Black Rose]

Using nail polish is a well-known technique for applying a thin, conformal, insulating/protecting layer to something. I sometimes use clear nail polish to coat exposed contacts on driver boards and solder joints.

Would that be a method to use to keep Cree LEDs from shorting against the reflectors of home built P60 drop-ins?

 

[Sigman]

I think "Electric Blue" matches Darell's eyes the best!

I keep a couple bottles of some ole' general clear coat around. Works for me! Use it on my fishing flies as well. Certainy comes in handy...Sorry, can't really recommend any particular "brand".

Try & use the toluene free stuff though!

 

[Justin Case]

Would that be a method to use to keep Cree LEDs from shorting against the reflectors of home built P60 drop-ins?

It's possible, although probably not ideal. If you crank down on the pill, you probably can grind through the relatively soft nail polish layer, especially if the solder bump has any sharpness to it.

I probably would apply either Kapton tape or perhaps spread a thin layer of epoxy on the underside of the reflector. And I would check the solder connections to make sure they are smooth and not overly protruding.

 

[clintb]

I've used liquid electrical tape on some of my AW black cells and, if done properly, the area can hardly be seen afterward.

 

[lrp]

Just curious where I could order/view the liquid electrical tape.....Thanks!!

 

[clintb]

Just curious where I could order/view the liquid electrical tape.....Thanks!!

I'm in the US and purchased from Home Depot in the electrical section.

 

[lrp]

Thanks for that prompt reply!!!