Lexan body modification help

[TMXONR]

Ok, I know there are alot of threads discussing lexan work, but I have a question that I haven't seen discussed before. I ordered a body that has a moded in spoiler on it. The spoiler is more like a wedge that sticks up on the back of the roof. I was wondering what would be the best working and best looking way of going about getting rid of this bulge/spoiler.

Thanks

[BigRedB2]

a sawsall and a cetylene torch. just kidding...can ya post a pic of it? might get better response if we could visualize it.

[TMXONR]

Here is the pic

[BigRedB2]

build (or buy) a scale roof rack, the spoiler wont be so noticable then. it doesnt look that bad..specially since you consider the fact that its a Baja Cherokee and thats what the 1:1's look like.

[TMXONR]

I was just wondering if there was a way to get it off and make it look good. This is the only Lexan type RC body made of a Jeep Cherokee, and its a 2 door. I just want it to be similar to my real Cherokee. If I can't get it off I will just leave it, but I think it is too big.

[BigRedB2]

lol...buy a spoiler for your real one! sorry im not any real help.

[Cubman]

Don't get rid of it! The downforce from the spoiler will make you unstoppable on descents!

[Bam Bam]

Originally Posted by Cubman

Don't get rid of it! The downforce from the spoiler will make you unstoppable on descents!

And fast like a cheetah or slow like a turtle.

[Cloak]

You need lightning decals for that spoiler. It will crawl better then.

[TMXONR]

Yea, I bet I get a whole gram of down force......I wonder if I can fit my fist in the exhaust...........Anyway its gonna be painted like the one in the pic below. Yea the body is baja, and my Jeep is not baja...hmmmmm.....that gives me an idea.

here is the pic of the 1:1

[beatnbruised]

I just ordered one of those bodies too. Id like to know if you come up with anything, so keep us posted.

[trickedoutTLT06]

Cut out what is black, then take a heatgun (or a lighter and heat along the groove of the "Spoiler" (red) and simply fold it down and hotglue it from the inside, ta-da

[TMXONR]

Good Idea! That is more what I was thinking, I'll try it once I get the body. I just hope that any contours of the body dont mess this method up.

[slobin3d]

you might try shoe goo instead of hot glue if yo go with that meathod. its cool, no melted lexan or bubbled paint, also is very flexable

[TMXONR]

I've seen shoe goo at wally world, but never looked at it. How much is it? What is the set time on it?

[slobin3d]

Originally Posted by TMXONR

I've seen shoe goo at wally world, but never looked at it. How much is it? What is the set time on it?

its only summin like $5-6 bucks, and it takes a little while to set 20 min ti skin over and 24 to cure. but its great stuff, i use it to hold my esc, rec, and have used it to hold servo's

[TMXONR]

Well, I got home today, and there was a box at my doorstep, it was the body. I quickly went to drawing and cutting. I took it to work with me and used our heat gun to finish the rest. I think it looks pretty good for my first try. I can't get rid of all the ripples in the body where I did the modification, but hey, its a crawler its supposed to have dents.

BEFORE


CUT LINE


AFTER

[metomwhou]

How does this look after you painted it?

[TMXONR]

Here is a painted pic from when I did this mod



Here is a more recent pic from the snow

[Unholy]

You should have heatgunned in some more crumbled sheet metal!
It would have looked cool, like trail damage!