Trace repair pen

[Buzz]

I was in a Radio Shack and ran across one of these trace repair pens. It seemed to be to good to be true but I bought one for 20 bucks. Says right on the package "use to draw traces on circuit boards, repair defective traces ". I figured if I could save just one board it would pay for it's self.  Brought it home and gave it a try, I put down a good looking trace and let it dry, but here's where I ran into a small problem, the problem being the shit doesn't conduct electricity. I'm not kidding you, I check it with a meter and nothing. I even went as far as pulling the top off the pen and sticking the meter probes down into the "conductive polymer" conductive my ass I got no readings at all.  It's kind of funny now but sure pissed me off when it happend. 

[PLUNGER BOY]

BUZZ    Did you read the directions FIRST . Did it say to shake to mix before using

[poppo]

From what I recall reading it takes like 10 minutes to cure before it becomes conductive.

[PLUNGER BOY]

 On the radio shack web site this was posted       This stuff works, it repaired what I'm using to type this review. I bought this Archos 5 IT with a non- functioning power switch. Evidently it had been dropped and ripped the copper pads from the pcb. One trace was almost microscopic in size, not enough left to solder onto. I used this product to make the repair. Two things about this product, you have to shake the pen really well before using and let the " ink" dry completely. Curious, I checked for continuity with a VOM while still wet and there was none, it has to dry first. I am storing my pen in the refrigerator in hopes it will have a longer shelf life. I think this stuff is great, it made a seemingly impossible repair possible.
AS POSTED BY RADIO SHACK

[Buzz]

BUZZ    Did you read the directions FIRST . Did it say to shake to mix before using

Yes Sir I did read all the directions, they say to shake it for at least 10 seconds and there is a ball inside that will mix the materials. I shook it so long I think it was getting ready to spit on me.

From what I recall reading it takes like 10 minutes to cure before it becomes conductive.

Mark  i can try it again, but a week later I got no readings on the meter. Quote "dries in minutes at room temperature to a highly conductive flexible coating"

[PLUNGER BOY]

 BUZZ . Peel back the sticker on the pen does is say SHARPIE   You have been PUNKED

[OhioGaming]

 ..... and spit on!

[ChizzleMonkey]

You need to let it dry for 24 hours to be safe...and you also need to use a good circuit sealant on top of the new trace. Especially if you use the pen with "silver ink". They make a circuit sealer pen as well.

[stayouttadabunker]

Maybe Buzz is applying circuit sealer, instead of trace stuff...
That could explain why he's not getting any readings on his multi-meter. 

[PLUNGER BOY]

Maybe Buzz is applying circuit sealer, instead of trace stuff...
That could explain why he's not getting any readings on his multi-meter. 

I KEEP TELLING YOU HE USED A SHARPIE  MARKER  LOL

[Buzz]

I know I ain't paying any 20 bucks for circuit sealer. Guess I'll have to get into my personal selection of clear finger nail polish. ( Red doesn't look good on me) 

You know if Bull Shit was music, I'd be a Bras Band

[stayouttadabunker]

I know I ain't paying any 20 bucks for circuit sealer. Guess I'll have to get into my personal selection of clear finger nail polish. ( Red doesn't look good on me) 

You know if Bull Shit was music, I'd be a Brass Band

  So, where do I get tickets for the hit parade?