SMART ROADSTER SAM (ECU) WATERPROOFING WITH ACRYLIC CONFORMAL COATING

After having water damage the SAM body ECU of my Smart Roadster Coupe, I had to source a replacement and wanted to ensure it didn't suffer the same fate. I sourced my repalcement through S2 Smarts, along with the engine ECU and guages as they are all linked.


I used Electrolube HPA200H to waterproof the SAM, it was easy to use and did a nice job. It glows under UV light, so you can see any missed spots.


First Side Before

This was one side of the set of boards before masking.


First Side Before

With the masking complete and Blu Tack on the exposed connectors.


First Side After

The other side with fuses still in place. I mainly took this so I knew where they went when I put them back.


Second Side Before

All masked up with more Blu Tack.


Second Side After

Hanging from the washing line outside after the coating was applied. Or before, it looks the same so there's no way to tell. I got hold of a UV LED torch so I could check the coverage and that really does show it up well.


Coating Applied Coating Applied

After this I had no more issues with the moisture in the SAM, but I did also go through and seal up and potential leaky areas.


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