Rustoleum grip n gaurd

Anybody used this stuff on engines for traction?

 

What exactly is it?

 

http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=45&SBL=1

hmm, interesting, Dip or brush on Traction tires.
I think I may want some for other things around the house.
but, for engines?
Maybe try on a cheaper bachmann or old lifelike 1st.

[ December 31, 2005, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: Kozmo ]

 

Hmmm...It might be difficult to get an even coat all around. Wonder if you can get it back off easily.

 

A guy over in the Yahoo n scale group has a short video of a LL 2-8-8-2 pulling 41 cars after using this stuff. I only report the news. I dont make it.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/n_scale/files/MONSTER%20Train%20Pull/

 

I took a look at the movie. If true, it could increase MP's sales of Pacifics and Mikados by a hundred fold.

I will see if it is in stock at ACE, and if so, at least pour some out tomorrow.

I would expect that your wheels must be absolutely whistle clean when applying the product.

 

Will it conduct electricity?

 

What is the thickness of the coating that is applied to the drivers and how quickly does it wear?

Stay cool and run steam.....

 

I would like to know more, but I admit I am ready to run right out to the Ace hardware and check it out. Please add comments if you have any useful information.
Doc

 

A second concern I would have using this , is that you'll lose electrical conductivity on the drivers you coat with this product unless it's conducts electricity.

Stay cool and run steam...

 

Looks like a rubberized coating:

http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=45&SBL=1

 

I'd be concerned with the thickness of the coat. Also, could any paint thinner be used? What about cleanup? It appears you are supposed to dip this stuff. could it be applied with a Qtip or a small brush? I'd try to only paint the wheel tread area.

 

This is not a conductive product. One of it's practical purposes is for coating electrical tool handle (wire cutters, pliers, screwdrivers, etc...) for insulation. Not quite as thick as what's on the micro tools on our benches (but maybe with multiple coats). Comes in assorted colors too, but for us I guess black would be best.
I supose if you only do an axle or two you'd still have good conductivity on the others. Just like traction tires.

 

Well- The Lessons Learned Line will take it on the chin again. I am waiting until 10 am when Ace should open and I will give it a whirl.

Bob and all- If using on an MP Pacific, which axle? 1,2,3 or 4?

 

Well, my ACE does not carry it. Another Lesson Learned- see on line if the product is carried by a store.

 

Mark:

If you're using the MP Pacific, use the third driver. That is the driver used for the traction tire exchange.

How do you plan to evenly coat both drivers on the third axle?

The MP 2-8-2 has four drivers.

Stay cool and run steam.....

 

Bob-

Ah, planning??? I don't even know what the stuff looks like. Now that you brought it up, if it looks like it can be useful, I just may have to crack open my first steam engine. I will practice doing so on an old e-bay bargain.

 

The Home Depot not too far from me has the stuff. I might take a look tomorrow.

Are you planning to work on a MP steamer?

Stay cool and run steam.......