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Painting Copper Tape.

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Painting Copper Tape.
Posted by BATMAN on Sunday, February 21, 2016 3:39 PM

I want to use copper tape instead of wire for lighting circuts in a couple of structures. The reason being I will be able to make the tape blend in and all but disappear on some girders if I can paint it. So after the lights are soldered into place, can I hit it with the airbrush?

Thanks.

Brent

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Posted by 7j43k on Sunday, February 21, 2016 4:49 PM

If it's bare copper, it oughta work.  Though you should wash/clean it, first.  And don't leave any flux behind.

 

If you have any doubts, I recommend doing a test shot, first.  Super easy, and it should be reassuring.  If it rally works.

 

 

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Posted by mfm37 on Sunday, February 21, 2016 6:21 PM

Yep. you can paint it. Will be just like insulation on a wire. I wouldn't use a metallic color, though.

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Posted by hon30critter on Sunday, February 21, 2016 10:05 PM

Yes, you can paint the copper.

Dave

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Posted by BATMAN on Monday, February 22, 2016 12:08 PM

Thanks guys, I didn't think it would be an issue. Smile

Brent

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