Recommendation on metallized conductive paint used for shielding purposes

Peter Daniel · 2nd October 2003, 02:12 PM

I'm quite impressed by ingenuity of this design here: http://www.coasterreview.com/phono/?...ze=725&start=0

This pretty much allows to build a wood chassis and paint it inside to shield (instead of using metal foil or plates). It makes a nice box to house preamp or a DAC. Any ideas what kind of paint can do the trick?

JOE DIRT® · 2nd October 2003, 03:17 PM

Peter I dont know if this is what your looking for but there is a paint called STEEL-ITE it is heavily impregnated with particles and is very corrosive resistant...we used it extensively in the food industry on anything that had to be painted......you can get it in an aerosol or can....most industrial places carry it.....the finish is brilliant with a spray can

DIRT®

Peter Daniel · 2nd October 2003, 03:23 PM

The paint I'm looking for, has to be conductive.

UrSv · 2nd October 2003, 03:30 PM

This is fairly standard and used among other places by Advantage as they use plexi for covers (or used before). I think it is copper or bronze paint usually.

fmak · 2nd October 2003, 03:58 PM

This pretty much allows to build a wood chassis and paint it inside to shield (instead of using metal foil or plates). It makes a nice box to house preamp or a DAC. Any ideas what kind of paint can do the trick? [/B][/QUOTE]

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EMC Nickel based spray from Farnell ot RS. Not cheap; I'd rather used copper/st steel sheets.

NoKnowledge · 2nd October 2003, 04:11 PM

What about boat paint like this one just like $54 a quart

Hard Copper Bronze Bottom Paint / Quart - SGKS960Q

http://sgksclassicboatstore.zoovy.co....bottom_paint/

/Magnus

Brian Guralnick · 2nd October 2003, 04:50 PM

Ever think of Copper RF shielding tape. It's the same size as duct tape & you can soldier it town to ground traces. Much thicker & better than you will ever get from conductive paint.

seangoesbonk · 2nd October 2003, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Daniel
Any ideas what kind of paint can do the trick?

This is exactly what you are looking for...
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/841.html

Peter Daniel · 2nd October 2003, 05:15 PM

I've got both aluminum and copper shielding tapes, as well as mu-metal sheets, but use of paint seems like a more elegant approach. It also shouldn't affect much the properties of wood, if you believe it has any influence on the sound. It is definitely worth trying, also much easier to apply (paint).

The way the whole assembly is done (in the pictures) is quite amazing (at least to me).

Peter Daniel · 2nd October 2003, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by seangoesbonk

This is exactly what you are looking for...
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/841.html

Yes, thanks.

2nd October 2003, 02:12 PM	#1
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	Recommendation for metallic paint that can be used on wood I'm quite impressed by ingenuity of this design here: http://www.coasterreview.com/phono/?...ze=725&start=0 This pretty much allows to build a wood chassis and paint it inside to shield (instead of using metal foil or plates). It makes a nice box to house preamp or a DAC. Any ideas what kind of paint can do the trick? __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

2nd October 2003, 03:23 PM	#3
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	The paint I'm looking for, has to be conductive. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

2nd October 2003, 03:30 PM	#4
UrSv diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sweden	This is fairly standard and used among other places by Advantage as they use plexi for covers (or used before). I think it is copper or bronze paint usually. __________________ UrSv Those who say it can't be done should not stop those who are doing it.

2nd October 2003, 03:58 PM	#5
fmak diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: London UK	Re: Recommendation for metallic paint that can be used on wood This pretty much allows to build a wood chassis and paint it inside to shield (instead of using metal foil or plates). It makes a nice box to house preamp or a DAC. Any ideas what kind of paint can do the trick? [/B][/QUOTE] ------------------------------------------------ EMC Nickel based spray from Farnell ot RS. Not cheap; I'd rather used copper/st steel sheets.

2nd October 2003, 04:11 PM	#6
NoKnowledge diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Monica	What about boat paint like this one just like $54 a quart Hard Copper Bronze Bottom Paint / Quart - SGKS960Q http://sgksclassicboatstore.zoovy.co....bottom_paint/ /Magnus __________________ Helpless in US


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2nd October 2003, 03:17 PM	#2
JOE DIRT® diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brantford, ON	Peter I dont know if this is what your looking for but there is a paint called STEEL-ITE it is heavily impregnated with particles and is very corrosive resistant...we used it extensively in the food industry on anything that had to be painted......you can get it in an aerosol or can....most industrial places carry it.....the finish is brilliant with a spray can DIRT®

2nd October 2003, 04:50 PM	#7
Brian Guralnick diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Ever think of Copper RF shielding tape. It's the same size as duct tape & you can soldier it town to ground traces. Much thicker & better than you will ever get from conductive paint. __________________ _______ Brian

2nd October 2003, 05:15 PM	#9
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	I've got both aluminum and copper shielding tapes, as well as mu-metal sheets, but use of paint seems like a more elegant approach. It also shouldn't affect much the properties of wood, if you believe it has any influence on the sound. It is definitely worth trying, also much easier to apply (paint). The way the whole assembly is done (in the pictures) is quite amazing (at least to me). __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

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