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Old 03-27-2015, 07:21 PM   #1
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Default Has anyone "wrapped" a lexan body??

I've seen wraps offered for the slash trucks from various companies but I'm not sure how they are produced. Are they selling form cut "decals" that are designed to curve the contours, or are they actually wraps? Meaning...a flat sheet of vinyl.

I have access to plenty of vinyl but I'm not sure how the lexan will react to heat/hot vinyl. Looking for tips! Thanks!
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Old 03-27-2015, 09:05 PM   #2
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Skinz Wraps Decals and Wraith Skins for Axial Losi Futaba Spektrum and More
I've used these, they work great.
Very durable.

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Old 03-28-2015, 10:36 AM   #3
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Have you considered Hydro dipping? I have not dipped a whole body but I have done it to a set of wheels. And they looked great.
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Old 03-28-2015, 01:13 PM   #4
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I have, and may do just that. Can you dip the inside at all? I know outside would be easiest...
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Old 03-28-2015, 03:12 PM   #5
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Don't know of any successful interior dips but the exterior holds up really well.
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Old 03-28-2015, 04:52 PM   #6
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You can get full or partial wraps made for just about anything . Pitt dawg hydro on fb does all kinds of sweet hydro dipping ,even glow in the dark and color change . Looks like it holds up great .

This is a partial I'm about to do , made for me by Bari the driver of the 1.1 Zombie monster truck .


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Old 03-29-2015, 12:15 AM   #7
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Dang that's some sick work Joe!
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Old 03-30-2015, 11:19 AM   #8
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Do you have to prime/base the outside for it to dip properly? I'm wondering if I can blast the inside as usual and then dip the outside. I'm thinking it would be fun to do some carbon fiber hoods or something in my drift cars, and some extruded metal and such on my crawlers. Any info is much much appreciated.
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Old 03-30-2015, 11:39 AM   #9
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pitdawg hydro if anyone is looking.
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Old 03-30-2015, 02:01 PM   #10
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no there is a solution that you spray on before you dip it, it comes in the kit. it does not have to be prepainted.
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Old 03-31-2015, 10:58 AM   #11
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This is my hydro dipped body.

Green was the base and black is the dipped part
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:07 AM   #12
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This is my hydro dipped body.

Green was the base and black is the dipped part
That is killer! Dipped the inside or outside?
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:39 AM   #13
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That is killer! Dipped the inside or outside?

Dipped the outside.
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