# any kind of liquid wiring insulation? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 27, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993 "2008-08-27T21:41:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/1 "2008-08-27T21:41:47Z")
i need to insulate wires that are soldered very closely to each other on pins, i think that part of my ecu grounding out problem may stem from that. so is there anything i can buy that will like squirt (?) on and harden and insulate? or like a wax i can form on it to insulate? dont have enough room to wrap anything effectively, theyre super close thanks jam ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/2 "2008-08-27T22:26:46Z")
2 part epoxy like JB Weld works pretty well. Get the clear stuff that takes 10 min or more to harden. It is nice and runny and will fill well. Apply it on one side and let it run over to the other on its own. That will prevent air bubbles. Make sure its right before you seal it. I used this method a few times and it last for years and through the winter snow without a issue. BTW the liquid insulation is kind of shitty. I tried it. Goes on really thin. Peels easily ---
**Author:** ![idesicle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/idesicle/32/7393_2.png) [@idesicle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/idesicle)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/3 "2008-08-28T05:34:46Z")
RTV sealant will work and I think there is a liquid wire insulation that is brush on that is called plasti dip? I have used RTV before to insulate wires, but have no experience with the Plasti dip. Plastidip also has a spray can version of the plastic coating, that may work also. Home Depot or lowes should carry all three options ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/4 "2008-08-28T05:38:22Z")
RTV works well for that application, just be sure to get it inbetween everything. If you have time to order/wait for delivery; Eastwood sells liquid electrical tape; but I don’t know where to get it locally. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/5 "2008-08-28T05:39:01Z")
+1 for RTV ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/6 "2008-08-28T05:59:09Z")
really people … RTV? … JB Weld ?? … are you fucking serious here Jam …[http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product\_ID=104](http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product_ID=104) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/7 "2008-08-28T06:03:29Z")
hot glue works well too ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/8 "2008-08-28T06:10:26Z")
what about Heat Shrink Tubing ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/9 "2008-08-28T06:28:13Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > really people … RTV? … Yup… if it’s good enough for the FAA & Military for insulating avionics, I think it’s good enough for what he’s looking for… ---
**Author:** ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/10 "2008-08-28T06:41:42Z")
Yea the shop I worked at we used RTV for over 10yrs on all our light housings and junction boxes for the trailers and tractors. As for the liquid electrical tape it does work well. It is thin, but it works. You can also get different colors. Napa carries the black. I would imagine pep boys and carquest would as well. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/11 "2008-08-28T06:52:33Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > really people … RTV? … JB Weld ?? … are you fucking serious > > here Jam …[http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product\_ID=104](http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product_ID=104) :wstupid: ---
**Author:** ![idesicle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/idesicle/32/7393_2.png) [@idesicle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/idesicle)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/12 "2008-08-28T08:30:44Z")
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#): > > Yup… if it’s good enough for the FAA & Military for insulating avionics, I think it’s good enough for what he’s looking for… Also good for insulation in medical devices! ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/13 "2008-08-28T08:50:45Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > really people … RTV? … JB Weld ?? … are you fucking serious > > here Jam …[http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product\_ID=104](http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product_ID=104) exactly what im looking for thanks a ton dude! ---
**Author:** ![PumiceT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@PumiceT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PumiceT)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/14 "2008-08-28T21:51:28Z")
I think they carry that liquid electrical tape at Harbor Freight. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/15 "2008-08-28T23:09:10Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > really people … RTV? … JB Weld ?? … are you fucking serious > > here Jam …[http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product\_ID=104](http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=10&Product_ID=104) I used that shit and it sucks for most things that are exposed. My suggestion is proven on several projects for several years so :thankyou: ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/16 "2008-08-29T13:30:11Z")
> [@PumiceT](#): > > I think they carry that liquid electrical tape at Harbor Freight. yeah, that’s what i was thinking your best bet would be ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/17 "2008-08-29T15:09:59Z")
Is this for the E30? You need more than liquid electrical taope for that thing… ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/18 "2008-08-30T14:54:05Z")
Listen to Violator. He’s right. If you want to get specific, what you are asking for is called “potting epoxy.” [http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/832c.html](http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/832c.html) [http://www.drillspot.com/products/445779/3M\_DP270\_Epoxy\_Potting\_Compound](http://www.drillspot.com/products/445779/3M_DP270_Epoxy_Potting_Compound) ---
**Author:** ![Boarderx192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2008, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/19 "2008-09-01T16:25:34Z")
Im 100% positive that they carry liquid electrical tape are walmart too. ---
**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993/20 "2008-09-01T16:48:32Z")
> [@Dr.Stevil](#): > > hot glue works well too :tup: [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-kind-of-liquid-wiring-insulation/53993.md?page=2)