turbotron

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Hey guys, im working on some pop-up headlights on a 180sx body. Im going to mount a micro servo under the body. What glue can I use to mount the servo with? is there a good epoxy for this? I don't want it to melt the paint or the lexan.

SteveM

iTrader: (165)

Use a product called Goop.

mkiiina

iTrader: (71)

Shoe-Goo works great.

turbotron

iTrader: (29)

awesome! ill try the shoe-goo, ill go buy some after work

JamesL_71

iTrader: (13)

Is Shoe-Goo a good fix for repairing cracks?

SteveM

iTrader: (165)

Yes, when used in combination with drywall tape.

Jethroz

iTrader: (54)

For body repairs, I have a small dish of water nearby to dip my finger in when applying. Prevents the Shoe-Goo from sticking to your fingers and allows you to spread a thin, even layer across the area. I usually do 2 thin coats, allowing about an hour or two between coats. Allow it to fully cure overnight before use.

When repairing cracks in fenders, I use a small piece of battery tape on the outside to hold everything in place and prevent the Shoe-Goo from pushing out the top side of the body. As SteveM stated, used in conjunction with some mesh drywall tape, cracked fenders hold up very well.

JamesL_71

iTrader: (13)

Thanks fellas

mxgregg

iTrader: (32)

I use clear Shoe Goo and fiberglass cloth to make body repairs. It works awesome and stronger than drywall tape.

IndyRC_Racer

iTrader: (9)

Before using Shoe Goo or any silicone based glue directly on your paint, make sure to test first. Different glues can react badly with paint for lexan or water based paints. Some people spray a sealant over the paint (on the inside of the body) before gluing anything to the paint.

Lessen

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I use E6000, it works very well. My guess is that it is the same general type of adhesive as shoe-goo.

SteveM

iTrader: (165)

This is a good point and I've found that Shoe-Goo reacts with lexan paint where Goop does not.

turbotron

iTrader: (29)

What goop product exactly? there seems to be like 15 different types lol

mkiiina

iTrader: (71)

I havent had that problem and I have used it on several bodies from several mfgrs. I primarly use parma and tamiya paint in the rattle cans. My main use has been on my VTA bodies to help keep the front end looking good and on the rear vailance/wing (I run the cuda body).

theblitzkidd

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If u put shoo goo on paint it will peel the paint right up if u bend the body enough to stretch the shoo goo, so I always scratch the paint with light Sand paper to prevent this!!