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Rubber coating for tool and lever handles

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R Wyler

03-16-2004 07:43:47




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I need to replace the worn rubber handles on the hyd levers and hand clutch lever on my Case tractor that I am fixing up. I saw on tv on one of those home improvement shows where they were dipping plier handlesior something into a can of a liquid rubber stuff whick obviously gave them rubber coated handles. That would be ideal for what I need for these levers. Can anyone tell me what this stuff is called?? Would Lowes carry it? I need some. Thanks R Wyler

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John K

03-16-2004 23:10:41




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 Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler, 03-16-2004 07:43:47  
I'm an electrician and to repair the rubber coating on my tools, ie. pliers and screw drivers I use Heat shrink tubing with the thermal glue that is on the inside of the tube. I also use heat shrink tubing for knobs or leavers. To get a bigger diamiter, I put on more pieces as needed (alow each piece to cool before puting on the next piece). Leave some exta over the ends. When the srink is cool I trim off the extra being carefull no to get to close to the end of the metal, you will see the contur of the item. To round of the cut I use a bench grinder to do the smoothing out. The above procedure out lasts the original coating and have not gottin a shock through the heat shrink tubing as yet.

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jeremy

03-16-2004 19:28:34




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 Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler, 03-16-2004 07:43:47  
got mine at walmart in the tool section



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RZ(Wa)

03-16-2004 16:19:49




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 Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler, 03-16-2004 07:43:47  
Now, about this Plasti-Dip stuff. Not that I have any intention of using it on whatevers to cut live wires but can it be used to protect from electrical zaps? If no one here knows for certain, I'll try it and let you all know. If you don't hear from me in the near future, well then there'll be one less in the gene pool ;)



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Bus Driver

03-16-2004 18:22:58




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 Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to RZ(Wa), 03-16-2004 16:19:49  
3-M makes such a product in their Scotch line. Black, comes in a red can. Not cheap, about $17.00 for 12 ounces, if I remember correctly. Available at some electrical wholesalers.



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Slowpoke

03-17-2004 00:33:44




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 Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever hand in reply to Bus Driver, 03-16-2004 18:22:58  
Would that be Liquid Tape? I've seen small cans at Harbor freght.



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R Wyler

03-16-2004 17:26:13




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 Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to RZ(Wa), 03-16-2004 16:19:49  
I wouldn't chance it. If you are considering it I would call the manufacturer and ask them if it is suitable for that. Link



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greenbeanman

03-16-2004 10:03:41




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 Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler, 03-16-2004 07:43:47  
Some of the "Plasti Dip" I put on around 20 years ago is still in place and holding. Other uses failed early from not cleaning the surface well enough. That seems to be the key.

My local Westlake Hardware store carries it, your hardware store whatever the line probably does too.



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R Wyler

03-16-2004 10:18:01




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 Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to greenbeanman, 03-16-2004 10:03:41  
Yes I will go to Lowes first. I agree about cleaning the surface very well for good contact. I am glad to hear it holds up well.



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R Wyler Hey I found it.

03-16-2004 07:57:23




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 Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler, 03-16-2004 07:43:47  
Link I am sure this is what I need. R Wylet



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John *.?-!.* cub owner

03-16-2004 09:52:08




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 Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler Hey I found it., 03-16-2004 07:57:23  
Plastidip, is available at most hardware and many home improvement stores. I've used it on a number of things, and really like it. The more times you dip it, the thicker it is. It doesn't adhere as strong as paint, so it can be removed if needed, but it does take some work to get it off. It can be brushed as well as dipped. I've even used it on old steering wheels that were worn and cracked to smooth them and solve the problem of getting black on my hands.

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R Wyler

03-16-2004 10:15:36




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 Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever hand in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 03-16-2004 09:52:08  
That sounds neat to be able to brush it on. I might find numerous uses for it. Steering wheels is are a good canidate yes.



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John *.?-!.* cub owner

03-16-2004 14:21:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever in reply to R Wyler, 03-16-2004 10:15:36  
To do my steering wheel, I used a piece of 2 2/2 inch pvc, and cut a strip out of it wide enough for the edge steering wheel to go in, then put caps on each end, so I had a trough. I then poured Plastidip in it, and would slowly lower the steering wheel into it, then lift it out, and turn it then dip it again. After coating it, I kept slowly turning it until the dip started to set up, then set it on hub so finger grips were down.

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Chuck TX

03-17-2004 11:05:02




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and le in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 03-16-2004 14:21:21  
Great idea about the steering wheel. I was wondering about fixing mine for a Farmall H. How good did it turnout? Any problem building it up to original diameter (mine is probably 3/4 to 1 inch od)? How much rubber did it take?

Thanks,
Chuck



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John *.?-!.* cub owner

03-17-2004 12:29:31




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool an in reply to Chuck TX, 03-17-2004 11:05:02  
It doesn't do a perfect job of covering the cracks, but is good enough for me. It does make the steering wheel a little thicker than original, which I like due to the size of my hands. I'd suggest trying it on a junker you don't particularly care about first. Many people fill the cracks with JB Weld and then Paint the wheel, which I assume is good for show, but I wonder how well the paint lasts on a working tractor.

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R Wyler

03-16-2004 17:20:01




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and le in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 03-16-2004 14:21:21  
Thats a good idea I'll have to remember that. I might need to restore some steering wheels sometime. I picked up a can of this stuff in the black color earlier made by Performix I am glad there is such a product out there.Thanks for the advice.



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mj

03-16-2004 08:40:22




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 Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever handles in reply to R Wyler Hey I found it., 03-16-2004 07:57:23  
Thanks for finding the source for the rest of us! :-)



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R Wyler

03-16-2004 10:13:14




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 Re: Re: Re: Rubber coating for tool and lever hand in reply to mj, 03-16-2004 08:40:22  
Your welcome. I looked at Lowes website and I see they carry it at least in black not sure about the other colors.



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