Total Ground Carbon Conductive Coating

Easy-to-Use Carbon Conductive Paint for Grounding and Shielding

Total Ground carbon conductive coating is a smooth, durable carbon paint designed for users who need a simple way to add conductivity, grounding, or low-frequency shielding to a surface. This 1-part solvent-based acrylic lacquer is ready to apply by brush or spray, dries quickly, and does not require heat curing, making it a practical choice for electronics work, repairs, prototypes, and specialty projects.

Because it uses highly conductive carbon powder rather than metal filler, this conductive coating is especially useful in applications where metal-filled paints may interfere with performance. It works well as a grounding paint, electrical contact paint, or carbon shielding paint for low-frequency RFI shielding uses.

Carbon Shielding Paint with Strong Adhesion

This coating adheres strongly to many common plastics, including ABS, PVC, nylon, polycarbonate, and even polystyrene-sensitive surfaces thanks to its mild solvent system. For many users, that means less worry about damaging plastic enclosures while still getting a reliable conductive layer.

The finish is smooth, abrasion resistant, and built to hold up well over time. It also offers strong corrosion resistance, making it suitable for use in humid and marine environments where durability matters.

Quick Drying Conductive Coating for Practical Projects

If you need a conductive paint that is easy to apply without special curing equipment, this product is a strong option. It can be brushed onto small areas or sprayed for broader coverage, helping both hobbyists and professionals get clean, even results with less effort.

Common uses include grounding surfaces, creating conductive paths, improving electrical contact, and adding shielding in electronics housings or specialty devices. It is also a good option for shielding metal detectors and similar equipment where a metal-based conductive coating could create problems.

Technical Features of 838AR Carbon Conductive Coating

MG Chemicals 838AR Total Ground carbon conductive coating is a 1-part conductive acrylic lacquer pigmented with highly conductive carbon powder. It delivers greater than 52 dB of RFI shielding at frequencies below 1 MHz. The formula is HAP free and does not contain toluene or xylene.

• 1-part solvent-based acrylic lacquer
• Pigmented with conductive carbon powder
• Greater than 52 dB RFI shielding at frequencies below 1 MHz
• Brush or spray application
• Quick drying with no heat cure required
• Excellent adhesion to ABS, PVC, nylon, polycarbonate, and other plastics
• Mild solvent system that is safe on polystyrenes
• Strong corrosion resistance
• Suitable for marine environments
• HAP free formula with no toluene or xylene

Helpful Application Notes

For best adhesion on plastic surfaces, clean the area with isopropyl alcohol before applying. This product is also available in other formats, including aerosol and conductive pen versions, for users who need different application methods. If you need higher conductivity, a nickel conductive paint version is also available.

Part number 838AR-340G replaces the older 838-340G conductive coating.