Graphite chassis protector

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Graphite chassis protector

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So now that I got the cool graphite RC10 Id like to try to protect the chassis a little. Is there some type of CLEAR film I can put on it. It seems to get all kinds of scapes in it :?

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Have you looked at any of them on ebay? Clear, different colors, designs, etc. One of my re-re worlds cars came with one that looks like woven carbon fiber.
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https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-chassis-protective-sheet-asc9787/p16652

" This is an optional chassis protective sheet from Team Associated. This chassis protective sheet measures 6 1/2x18"

and can be custom cut to fit your chassis."

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Thanks for the info I deff check into this

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I don't remember when and where but I recall seeing something about using clear adhesive backed kitchen shelving paper for chassis protector material :?:
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I had Mattox 18mil skin on my NIX10M car and it was great. I need to get protector for my Graphite a well and would also like to know how does the AE skin fit as I can get those locally. Mattox would be my first choice but they went up on shipping by 100% so that's really not an option anymore. They have great designs though. http://www.stickersmakeyoufaster.com/

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Re: Graphite chassis protector

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NomadRacer wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 1:34 pm I don't remember when and where but I recall seeing something about using clear adhesive backed kitchen shelving paper for chassis protector material :?:
Hmmm, I wondered about that myself. But, I'm too much of a coward to mention it here. haha....
Would that be more economical than 10 bucks for the real stuff? I guess if it works, you could do about a hundred cars per roll.
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Re: Graphite chassis protector

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I'll look for a roll tomorrow when I go out :wink:
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Pardon my dyslexia. Putting wrong in the words order I am.
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I have the Team Associated sheet on both my runners,

it is like a thin plastic.

I am very happy with it, and plan to buy more.

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I didn't find any clear shelf stuff yesterday, all there was had funky patterns on them... not worthy of a RC10.
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Re: Graphite chassis protector

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Okay, I get it, not cool to have big sunflowers plastered to the bottom of your cool RC10. I used to have a partial roll of this blue marble looking stuff somewhere. If I can find it, I'll give it a try. I think it's vinyl so it won't be as tough as the purpose made stuff. Maybe I'll add a couple layers, lower the car a few mm's and give a really good trial.
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Re: Graphite chassis protector

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If the chassis protector material is not vinyl what is it? Adhesive backed Mylar (polyester film)? Google time!
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Re: Graphite chassis protector

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3m scotch guard clear protective film. You can get it in all different sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-60-inches/dp/B004VG8DS0

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Re: Graphite chassis protector

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Okay I found that roll I mentioned and there is no way this stuff is going to work. The adhesive is really weak like post-it notes; no where near strong enough to hold it to the underside of a moving RC car. I bet it would fall off in less than a lap. Maybe it's just my ancient roll or maybe this is typical for all shelf liner material.
Anyway, this was your idea Nomad; what were you thinking?? :roll: :lol:
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