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Need source for carbon paint to fix remotes.

I saw on web that MCM sells a recarboning kit. I assume it is a paint
but anyway, I can not find it. The remote has some carbon buttons
1/16" in diameter which I would like to repaint it possible. Gluing
tin foil might be hard.

Ideas, links?

Thanks,

Wes
 
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John Fields

Jan 1, 1970
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I saw on web that MCM sells a recarboning kit. I assume it is a paint
but anyway, I can not find it. The remote has some carbon buttons
1/16" in diameter which I would like to repaint it possible. Gluing
tin foil might be hard.

Ideas, links?
 
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Puckdropper

Jan 1, 1970
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I saw on web that MCM sells a recarboning kit. I assume it is a paint
but anyway, I can not find it. The remote has some carbon buttons
1/16" in diameter which I would like to repaint it possible. Gluing
tin foil might be hard.

Ideas, links?

Thanks,

Wes

Got a Fry's around your location? Check there. If not, check
outpost.com

I got some stuff from Fry's that's supposed to repair remote control
buttons, but I haven't tried it yet. It's currently 30 miles away so I
can't look at the package either...

Puckdropper
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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I saw on web that MCM sells a recarboning kit. I assume it is a paint
but anyway, I can not find it. The remote has some carbon buttons
1/16" in diameter which I would like to repaint it possible. Gluing
tin foil might be hard.

Ideas, links?

Thanks,

Wes


Cheaper just to get the model and buy a new remote, or just get a
universal remote.

All that time, and the cost of hunting down the crap, and then the
cost of buying it...

Sheesh... my personal time is worth more than that.
 
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Ross Herbert

Jan 1, 1970
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I saw on web that MCM sells a recarboning kit. I assume it is a paint
but anyway, I can not find it. The remote has some carbon buttons
1/16" in diameter which I would like to repaint it possible. Gluing
tin foil might be hard.

Ideas, links?

Thanks,

Wes


You need a rubber keypad repair kit (usually silver loaded conductive
epoxy).

Here's a few links
http://www.action-electronics.com/conductivepaint.htm
http://www.web-tronics.com/rukerekitc.html
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/8339.html
 
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Ross Herbert

Jan 1, 1970
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Cheaper just to get the model and buy a new remote, or just get a
universal remote.

Now this is a change of advice from you when I suggested a new 100W
resistor....

Depending upon the age of the item a new remote might be unobtainable
or if it is it will be extremely expensive.
All that time, and the cost of hunting down the crap, and then the
cost of buying it...

OP doesn't waste much time at all by asking here and getting the right
advice. Buying the stuff and repairing the existing unit will be far
cheaper than buying new or even a universal unit.
Sheesh... my personal time is worth more than that.

You must be flat out being so busy and all that...

doesn't cost the OP anything to get advice and time is probably not an
issue as far as he is concerned...
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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Now this is a change of advice from you when I suggested a new 100W
resistor....


Stop stalking me, you fucking Usenet retard.
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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Depending upon the age of the item a new remote might be unobtainable
or if it is it will be extremely expensive.


Go get yourself a quote on a lobotomy, and get your doc to up the
Lithium dose, dingledorf.
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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OP doesn't waste much time at all by asking here and getting the right
advice. Buying the stuff and repairing the existing unit will be far
cheaper than buying new or even a universal unit.

Sorry, chump, but an hour of my personal time is worth hundreds of
dollars, and I don't spend it painting some incorrect media onto what
are likely perfectly good conductive pads trying to fix a device that
didn't get diagnosed properly.

The greater likelihood is that the PCB pads the rubber keys impress
upon have become oxidized. So in all likelihood, he doesn't even know
how to fix the device that he doesn't even know how to diagnose the
problem of.

Oh and universal remotes are ten bucks cheap. Job done. You lose.
EndOfLine...
 
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Radiosrfun

Jan 1, 1970
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MassiveProng said:
Oh and universal remotes are ten bucks cheap. Job done. You lose.
EndOfLine...

I've picked them up here for $5! They work ok for about a year or so.
Biggest problem I have is when eating potato chips or something with any
slight grease to it, and forgetting to wipe the fingers clean, the grease
gets down inside the buttons. That can be cleaned up. Then there is the
heavy use of it by a channel hopping relative which kills the batteries
quicker than expected. But for a years use out of a $5-$10 item - sure beats
trying to repair a remote. Been there done that - SUCH A WASTE. By the time
you get done screwing around buying the compound via mail (shipping isn't
cheap) or store (gas/wear and tear on vehicle) - doing the task (your
time) - you've got well over $10 invested.

Just my own 2 cents from experience.
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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I've picked them up here for $5! They work ok for about a year or so.
Biggest problem I have is when eating potato chips or something with any
slight grease to it, and forgetting to wipe the fingers clean, the grease
gets down inside the buttons. That can be cleaned up. Then there is the
heavy use of it by a channel hopping relative which kills the batteries
quicker than expected. But for a years use out of a $5-$10 item - sure beats
trying to repair a remote. Been there done that - SUCH A WASTE. By the time
you get done screwing around buying the compound via mail (shipping isn't
cheap) or store (gas/wear and tear on vehicle) - doing the task (your
time) - you've got well over $10 invested.

Just my own 2 cents from experience.
Spend five minutes on e-bay, and enjoy life till it shows up a few
days later.
 
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default

Jan 1, 1970
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Sorry, chump, but an hour of my personal time is worth hundreds of
dollars, and I don't spend it painting some incorrect media onto what
are likely perfectly good conductive pads trying to fix a device that
didn't get diagnosed properly.
Woah . . . given that nine times out of ten, the remote keypad fails
gradually - have to press harder and batteries have to be brand new.
I'd say he probably has it diagnosed correctly.

Once you learn the technique and have the paint, it is a small matter
to pop the covers apart, wash the membrane and re coat it. Sure you
can "save" time by buying one if that's an option - assuming you were
already going to a store or shopping a web site that has them.

Those so-called universal remotes only cover the really common
consumer stuff and that usually means less expensive stuff. The
universals never seem to have all the functions of the original if the
original has a button for tint, hue, hierarchy presets, etc. etc.

If you have a plethora of remotes one universal that covers them all
is likely to really end up costing you (like the Sony LCD programmable
remote)
The greater likelihood is that the PCB pads the rubber keys impress
upon have become oxidized. So in all likelihood, he doesn't even know
how to fix the device that he doesn't even know how to diagnose the
problem of.

Easy enough to find and fix so perhaps the op already tried that?
Oh and universal remotes are ten bucks cheap. Job done. You lose.
EndOfLine...

$5 these days

There's other things like the satisfaction of doing it yourself, not
adding to the burden of waste by replacing things that can be fixed,
learning for the sake of knowledge - that is rewarding in itself, but
often can be applied to other problems.

And why are you so vociferous? What do you care how others approach
problems? and why the rude invective? - that only makes you look bad
and doesn't contribute positively to the group.

You just trolling?

A few years back there was a poster that was hooked on one cell LED
driver circuits - he'd post a new one he developed once a week. Never
mind that there were already tons of web sites with all kinds of led
circuits on them or you could go to walmart and buy a one cell led
flashlight. The same guy advises someone that they should buy a
battery charger because they are too cheap and not worth building.
 
MassiveProng said:
Cheaper just to get the model and buy a new remote, or just get a
universal remote.

All that time, and the cost of hunting down the crap, and then the
cost of buying it...

Sheesh... my personal time is worth more than that.

Good for you. I'm glad you are living large. Short of buying a very
expensive programmable remote, none of the universals handle all the
special functions well. Then there is the little issue that this is a
UHF remote.

Wes
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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Short of buying a very
expensive programmable remote,


TEN FUCKING DOLLARS, DIPSHIT!

Good for you indeed.

You cry like Tiger Woods whenever a cricket sneezes.
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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none of the universals handle all the
special functions well.


You are like one of those guys that LOOKed at Linux eight years ago,
and thinks it's no good based on that old data set.

I'd bet you haven't even looked in years. You make it obvious with
your remarks.
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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Then there is the little issue that this is a
UHF remote.


Bwuahahahaha! UHF remote? With carberized rubber buttons. Do the
two even go together?

What fucktard chinese cheap shit piece of shit gear do you have that
has a UHF remote?

The shit swamp you are standing in gets deeper and deeper with your
every post.
 
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Ross Herbert

Jan 1, 1970
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TEN FUCKING DOLLARS, DIPSHIT!

Good for you indeed.

You cry like Tiger Woods whenever a cricket sneezes.


You really do have a problem relating to people don't you?

As soon as anybody pops up with a retort which may not agree with your
own opinion, you get all shirty and start to vilify and question their
right to even offer an opinion. Why don't you just step back and take
a good look at yourself. There is no need at all for such language or
behaviour towards anyone especially when they have not done likewise
towards you.

Apparently, ONLY your own opinion is valid and anybody who affers an
alternative is a FW or a DS. But then you do go by the nickname of
BigDonger don't you so this gives some idea of your intellect?
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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You really do have a problem relating to people don't you?


STOP STALKING ME, MOTHER FUCKER!

I will start contacting you ISP next.
 
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MassiveProng

Jan 1, 1970
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Why don't you just step back and take
a good look at yourself. There is no need at all for such language or
behaviour towards anyone especially when they have not done likewise
towards you.


**** you. You stalking me IS doing the same thing. You need to
stop, fuckhead.
 
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