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02-01-2017, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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| 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, |
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02-01-2017, 01:16 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit
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| Re: Best Material for a Wrap
there is s sticky back wrap used on rc planes. might wanna check that out.
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02-01-2017, 02:04 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: .
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| 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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02-01-2017, 03:49 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Deep in the Everglades
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| Re: Best Material for a Wrap
Why not remove the old paint ? Hang up and Drive |
02-01-2017, 04:23 PM | #5 | |
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Like this? https://www.amazon.com/3M-BR230-BRUS...470955011&th=1 How could I remove the paint? It is pretty bad... Last edited by THX_138; 02-08-2017 at 08:41 AM. | |
02-01-2017, 04:45 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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02-01-2017, 05:25 PM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Deep in the Everglades
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02-01-2017, 06:57 PM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Deep in the Everglades
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| Re: Best Material for a Wrap
If you have any scraps from trimming use them for testing Hang up and Drive |
02-01-2017, 07:47 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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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. |
02-02-2017, 06:34 AM | #10 | |
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02-02-2017, 06:55 AM | #11 |
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| Re: Best Material for a Wrap
You could always paint over it on the outside.
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02-04-2017, 11:30 AM | #12 |
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02-15-2017, 06:20 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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This is the original build thread, I never updated the changes. Justin's "Ford F-350 Flatbed" Crawling Hauler... |
02-17-2017, 09:06 AM | #14 |
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02-25-2017, 09:02 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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Jada toys makes this one.
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03-16-2017, 07:54 PM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Southampton
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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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03-17-2017, 02:58 PM | #17 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Irvine, CA
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rc gas can remove the paint too. I've had success with 20% fuel.
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