How to make conductive shileding paint?

[devilfish]

Hi,

I was told a few years ago how to make your own conductive shielding paint involving varnish and graphite powder. I have lots of graphite powder I can use and can easily get some varnish.

Is there anything else I need? Have people made their own on here before? How did you achieve best results?

Thanks

 

[JacksonMIA]

Re: How to make conductive shileding paint?

I don't know. I'd probably just end up experimenting, but that could get expensive.


I used to work in a materials research lab in college, and we had several conductive paints that we were trying for a project. Some of them were ultra expensive, but some were pretty cheap. It wouldn't be as cool as making your own, but it might be a route to pursue if you can't find the right instructions for the homemade stuff and you can order from a chemistry supply shop.

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: How to make conductive shileding paint?

This is what Stewmac uses in there formula. Graphite, Carbon black ,Butoxyethanol . I haven't a clue as to the ratio's? I didn't see any shipping restrictions on this product, So if you can't figure it out? You could probably order it from them.

 

[super rad stuff]

Re: How to make conductive shileding paint?

This is what Stewmac uses in there formula. Graphite, Carbon black ,Butoxyethanol . I haven't a clue as to the ratio's? I didn't see any shipping restrictions on this product, So if you can't figure it out? You could probably order it from them.

you could also probably email stewmac for the ratios.

 

[devilfish]

Re: How to make conductive shileding paint?

okay thanks I'll probably just order my own.

On the subject, my cavity is pretty shallow in comparison to some others... will it cause a problem if certain lugs/wires make contact with the cavity paint?

would it be advisable just to tape up all showing wires?

(I'm using master tone and master volume so now a huge amount)

Thanks

 

[Fikealox]

Re: How to make conductive shileding paint?

Yeah, you don't want any hot wires/lugs contacting the shielding paint (because it will be earthed). Your wires should be insulated, but if they're not for some reason, you'll want to insulate 'em.