Best source for silicone

[Zinfer]

Still working on my Operation wolf. I'd pulled the auxilliary power board for some work a while back and as I removed it, the metal standoffs (2 of the 4) came loose.
I was thinking a dab or two of some clear silicon would probably do it nicely so they don't get lost in it's travels. I was looking around and found like a little 2.8oz squeeze tube on Amazon was running $7.50 + another $5.00 shipping.
Was wondering where everyone else picks this up at.

 

[Riptor]

Auto parts store or hardware store

 

[pinkpot]

they sell it at the dollar stores even here lol

 

[Zinfer]

Ok, auto store, dollar general - I'm sure those aren't electronics grade. Or is there really such a thing?

 

[Boardjunkie]

Electronic grade silicone *is* different from the regular stuff. You can tell by the smell...or lack of. It doesn't poot out acetic acid fumes which are corrosive.

 

[andyman]

Neutral cure silicone is what you want

 

[Zinfer]

As often as I use it, I think I've found that hot glue seems to be the answer. To tack wire repairs to the board plane and various other uses.

 

[local413]

Rat shack has it.. Also Tracktor Supply store has it..

 

[Zinfer]

Now why would TSC have electronics grade silicone?

 

[local413]

Not sure, but they have lots of great stuff

Found it there a while back, and lithium grease..