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Old 09-06-2008, 01:57 PM
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Hi i just got a body shell for the FG Monster Truck painted, it hasn`t been coated underneath with anything and in some places the paint job is so fine you can nearly see throughit.
I read in a post recentley something about copydex or something, but can`t find the post, is there other stuff you can use to coat? Also is there any way you can protect the holes on the body that go over the body posts, with something?
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Old 09-06-2008, 02:05 PM
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Hi!
When i have painted my bodies i always use som backing.I use white,silver or black,these colours are not transparent,so they dont let sun or light shine through the body.Why do you want to protect the holes by the way?
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Hi , i want to protect round the hole, the edges as these have the most wear and tear as you rub them against the body posts.
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i use Team Losi Nomex Heat Shield Tape
Old 09-06-2008, 04:39 PM
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Default RE: How to protect bodies paint job?

Hi , i want to protect round the hole, the edges as these have the most wear and tear as you rub them against the body posts.
I used rubber grommets in the body holes on my FG Beetle. The trick is to find some that are about the same size as the hole (Actually, I think I enlarged the holes and used larger grommets [sm=50_50.gif]), but not too thick. You don't want them to make the body pins difficult to install over them.

I used a drop of C.A. on the underside to keep them in place. [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

You can even use rubber automotive trim (for car doors) along the edges of the body and wheel wells. I will have to be held there by C.A.
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Old 09-06-2008, 05:24 PM
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Hi thanks for the answers, i think i`ll give that grommett idea ago as our local electrical store sells boxes of assorted and as you say i will have to drill the holes a little bigger so the diameter is right for the posts.
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These are great for protecting the body around the post. I use them on everything.

http://innovativehobby.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1253
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Yeah they look a good idea, probably would have to enlarge them for 1/5th though!
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Default RE: How to protect bodies paint job?

after i paint all my 1/5thscale bodies I use "duct tape" to protect them from the inside. this way I know they will not be scratched up at all around the holes or from anything rubbing on the inside also

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