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08-04-2015, 12:11 PM
#376
Stop crashing?
08-04-2015, 12:14 PM
#379
I always spray a coat of Dupli-Color clear coat after I am done painting. you can find it at most auto parts stores. it creates a nice strong coating. I have had the paint on the body last way longer than the body will
08-04-2015, 12:41 PM
#380
Best way is to go to your local hardware store and buy a can of rustoleum truck bed liner. After painting spray the entire inside with 3 light coats. It will make the body more durable and stop any tire wear. I paint 5-6 bodies a week for people and everyone raves about how much more durable and better looking the bodies stay.
08-04-2015, 12:42 PM
#381
Best thing I've found for wheel-well rubbing: aluminum foil tape. Very thin so super light. Has saved my paint and still going strong after 1 year of racing! I've seen some people gluing a scrap piece of lexan up there, but much heavier.
As for preventing cracks... good luck!
Some ideas:
- Make sure to leave minimal trailing edge near rear bumper (also helps prevent parachuting),
- Be easy with the x-acto cutting masks,
- Be smart with cutting vents
- Turn down the throttle EPA for your daughter!!
As for preventing cracks... good luck!
Some ideas:
- Make sure to leave minimal trailing edge near rear bumper (also helps prevent parachuting),
- Be easy with the x-acto cutting masks,
- Be smart with cutting vents
- Turn down the throttle EPA for your daughter!!
08-04-2015, 12:51 PM
#382
Manual
Originally Posted by AE Customer Service Department
I apologize for the delay of the manual, From wat I understand, it should be out in the next few days. At the latest, next week.
08-04-2015, 02:14 PM
#384
Ok, SC Gurus. The truck will be here tomorrow. I plan to paint the body this week. Nothing fancy, but I would still like the paint to last longer than 2-3 weekends. The last time I had an SC, the wheels rubbed the wheel wells on compression. And quickly rubbed away the paint. I am looking to try and keep the paint looking decent as long as possible. A buddy of mine uses plastic dip spray on the inside and that does seem to keep the bodies from cracking as much. But is also heavier. And I am not sure I want the tires compressing and binding up on a rubber under coat. The simplest thing, is to put stickers over the rub spots, so you cant see them , lol.
Also, any tricks to make the body last longer without using 10lbs of drywall tape and shoe goo? I was thinking about not cutting out vents as a way to make the body more durable. And cut away the rear sections above the bumper to lower the chance of the bumper cracking the body.
Also, any tricks to make the body last longer without using 10lbs of drywall tape and shoe goo? I was thinking about not cutting out vents as a way to make the body more durable. And cut away the rear sections above the bumper to lower the chance of the bumper cracking the body.
08-04-2015, 05:52 PM
#387
what tires does it come with?
08-04-2015, 06:31 PM
#388
Tech Rookie
08-04-2015, 07:23 PM
#390
I got 8 kits @ 3:25PM. My last buddy just left and they are all gone but one, mine. I have to order my kid another one. I hope I can get it built by the weekend. I have an MIP tranny, fox shocks, Ti screws, schelle stuff, and Ti turnbuckles for my truck already but maybe I'll build it stock first.....nah, I just can't do it! If anybody is looking for an SC6, one of mine is up for sale.