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Title: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: Benja on May 11, 2010, 07:08:31 PM
I recently bought some neodymium magnets.
They are not epoxy coated.
What could I use to coat them, where can I buy it?
Title: Re: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: Benja on May 12, 2010, 09:36:48 PM
Common?  Someone has to know something!
Title: Re: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: groan on May 12, 2010, 10:08:49 PM
I've heard of a dip you can get at home depot. Used to recoat tool handles. Not sure what it's called. Sorry
Title: Re: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: karjean on May 15, 2010, 05:13:19 PM
I am not sure about this handle coating, Canadian Tire sells the same stuff as Home Hardware. Personnaly i would not use this type of coating in the fish tank, It will detoriate after a while. I would more recommend an Epoxy coated paint instead.
Title: Re: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: Benja on May 16, 2010, 04:28:08 PM
I got a can of plasti-dip from home hardware.
I bought the dipping can... waste of $20.
Good for dipping handles... too viscous for magnets(just end up with a big glob)

I hear the spray can stuff works better - I might try that next.

or

I might thin out the stuff I already have.

I have tried it with varasol... but it stinks really bad(even after it has cured)
I might try it with methyl hydrate.
Title: Re: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: ciaus on May 17, 2010, 10:50:54 AM
Quote from: Benja on May 11, 2010, 07:08:31 PM
I recently bought some neodymium magnets.
They are not epoxy coated.
What could I use to coat them, where can I buy it?

What are the dimensions of the magnets you purchased?
How much did they cost?
Where did you get them?

Thx.

Ciaus
Title: Re: neodymium magnets coating
Post by: Benja on May 17, 2010, 06:04:56 PM
I bought:
1"x1/4"
3/4"x1/4"
3/8"x3/8"
... couple other sizes

K&J Magnets

Prices are listed.

I ended up spending $140