Who tapes the inside of their bodies? i
02-02-2011, 05:19 PM
#5
+1 on drywall tape/mesh with shoe glue or other synthetic glue, really helps to keep the crack from spreading. Put it over the front bumper and top of wheel arches.
i also tape around the mount holes with fibre tape to prevent the pins from scratching the paint off.
i also tape around the mount holes with fibre tape to prevent the pins from scratching the paint off.
02-02-2011, 05:20 PM
#6
Generally no I don't except for 1/8th onroad bodies. There are spots that rub the body like the front bumper, rear body mount, etc. and scratch them all up so I put a bit of tape in those spots to prevent scratches.
Sometimes I might put a bit of fiberglass tape and shoe goo in the front fender corners to prevent or repair cracks.
Sometimes I might put a bit of fiberglass tape and shoe goo in the front fender corners to prevent or repair cracks.
02-02-2011, 05:24 PM
#7
Tech Adept
I have actually been using a 1mm thick neoprene its kind of like wetsuit material. With some areosol adhesive it works great because it's moldable into every corner. Really keeps rocks n such from messing up an expensive paint job and helps keep the body from cracking. I do this on 1/5th scale bodies and suprisingly it adds very little weight.
02-02-2011, 07:28 PM
#11
I use drywall tape with SealAll from Home Depot @ 2.99 a tube.
02-02-2011, 07:32 PM
#13
Drywall tape and shoo goo works but adds entirely too much weight that high up on the car. The TOP aluminum tape is the way to go.
02-02-2011, 07:54 PM
#14
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