Best Material for a Wrap
 

I ruined my Proline Raptor Body painting it when it was too cold...

So I have decided to wrap it. I do not need anything flashy, just a solid color.

Would the regular automotive wrap from 3M be the best choice? Or is their something that would be better for this purpose.

The body is currently Silver, and I would be looking for a silver, black, or red solid wrap.

Thanks,

Re: Best Material for a Wrap
 

there is s sticky back wrap used on rc planes. might wanna check that out.

Re: Best Material for a Wrap
 

3M for sure, that's what is used for wrapping the Rc monster trucks we race.

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Why not remove the old paint ?


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Just the standard automotive stuff?

Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/3M-BR230-BRUS...470955011&th=1

How could I remove the paint? It is pretty bad...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...ps2z2ahunl.jpg

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The service bed was done in a wrap.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/r...pskehbic7y.jpg

Best Material for a Wrap
 

DOT 3 brake fluid will remove

I prefer acetone with a 20% water mix. Stripping is done all the time on styrene , lexan is tougher to screw up

You have to do the entire shell


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Re: Best Material for a Wrap
 

If you have any scraps from trimming use them for testing


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Re: Best Material for a Wrap
 

For wrap material, this is a good source - some 3M and some house brand, a massive variety available:

TopVinylFilms.com

Also, I bought some 3M wrap that is laser cut for use as a phone skin from another company - they sent more pieces than are needed to wrap the entire phone, screen and all!

Since it is an absolutely perfect pattern (it's a secret for now) for rock-crawlers/racers, I plan on using at least some of it on my RR10 build.

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No idea, just know the backing says 3m on it.

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You could always paint over it on the outside.

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Is there a build thread for this truck? It's awesome.

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This is the original build thread, I never updated the changes.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-s...ng-hauler.html

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I just wrapped this one last night, took less time than watching paint dry lol

The blue and carbon are wrapped.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/r...psvyjtqkqa.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/r...psl2eilvp4.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/r...pslzopugtn.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/r...psn3c9c8ki.jpg

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Jada toys makes this one.

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JJRCBuilder, When I used to build RC planes we used a thin film called Mono-kote, it comes in tons of colors. It was a shrink type film. The thing is as you may find out with the automotive stuff, you have to have a good base. You may be able to see the defects under it if you don't do SOME bodywork. Using brake fluid to strip it may be a better choice it's not that bad to do. Try a small inconspicuous spot on th body to test if you don't have any scraps. Just make sure to clean off brake fluid before re-pai ting. Also be carefull what paints you use, some are not compatible with others. Laquers and oil bases can do funky things sometimes. Good luck. LATER

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rc gas can remove the paint too. I've had success with 20% fuel.