T2 question

[RC Chick]

I was told that back in the day there was a lexan cover for the bottom of the chasis is this true and does any one have one they want to part with or can some one make me one??

[templeofspeed]

This is what was and still is available:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSXV1&P=7

I've never seen a Lexan version for the T2.

[Erich Reichert]

I rmember seeing a lexan undertray for the rc10 and T but never the T2.

BTW does ANYONE know a good way to get that sticker crap off of chassis? I have some really great chassis (including a CC Worlds) that have that crap stuck to the bottom.

[wyldbill]

acetone

[Brandon G]

lighter fluid (like what goes in a zippo, not the stuff you put on your kingsford briquettes)

[templeofspeed]

Goof-Off...

Soak a rag in it, place on chassis in a sealed bag overnight. Wipe clean the next day with another rag soaked in Goof-Off. Finish up with lighter fluid or "panel-wipe". This was on a chassis that had the protective sheet already peeled off.

The adhesive on that stuff is a bitch. On another chassis I tried the freeze spray first, the sheet came right off...and left the adhesive behind. Another I did with a heat gun, that worked pretty good, minimal adhesive residue.

I used to do pinball playfield repair, they use a similar item to protect high wear areas but over screened printing. The freeze spray, patience, lighter fluid, and then Novus was the ticket there to keep the graphics intact.

I don't miss that.

[RC Chick]

so then if it's not made then where can I find a lexan peice to make one. I don't have a way to form it so I guess I have to just trace a peice just for the bottom.

[templeofspeed]

so then if it's not made then where can I find a lexan peice to make one. I don't have a way to form it so I guess I have to just trace a peice just for the bottom.

Why not use the stick-on stuff? It does do a good job. Actually probably better than a lexan shield, dirt and such won't get trapped between the lexan and chassis and make abrasive wear...

[RC Chick]

when it get scratched though doesn't it peel and then look horrible? This sticky stuff is it totally clear so you can see the paint?

[templeofspeed]

when it get scratched though doesn't it peel and then look horrible? This sticky stuff is it totally clear so you can see the paint?

OK, what are you trying to accomplish?

The protective film is pretty heavy-duty and will put up with a fair amount of abuse. Motocrossers use it, they call it roost guard. It won't look any worse than scarred up lexan. Yes, it will peel after a fair amount of abuse.

[RC Chick]

I have just painted a chasis and I was trying to protect it from getting all scratched up while its a runner I know it will happen but I thought I'd try to prolong the paint. I want the paint to be able to be seen, It's a weird color purple and took me forever to get it right.

[Erich Reichert]

Id say that nothing makes a better mold for vacuforming then a chassis... talk about free mold making!