Encapsulate Grounds in Butyl ? Options

[Literati914]

Having read so many threads recommending to check grounds for various issues- I've been thinking about adding well formed "caps" made of Butyl tape ('cause I got plenty on hand).

Besides being a little messy upon disassembly, particularly on ground points with multiple grounds - are there any less-than-obvious drawbacks to using butyl rubber tape to form encapsulating 'caps' for the purpose of corrosion protection over ground points? I'd be considering this for exterior grounds lug areas in particular. I know there are specific products for this purpose but I've got plenty of butyl on hand and it kind of seems more permanent too. Anyone done this?

[JeffBowlsby]

NOT a fan of dielectic grease on automotive electrical connections. It attracts dirt and the only remedy is the disassemble and thoroughly clean.

As for the butyl tape idea, I would think it would be difficult to conform to make an air/water tight condition. Butyl theoretically never hardens (it does with a enough time and heat) and its butyl. Ever tried cleaning that stuff up?

Maybe consider brushing on a potting compound, but the cleanup would be insane if it ever needed servicing.

The butyl concept is interesting but the approach may have questionable results. Probably better to resort to the traditional maintenance method of periodically wire brush and chemical clean (DeOxit).