Applying body wrap to a 30N body... any gotchas?

[Gaffle]

Hey guys,

I'm gonna be applying a body wrap to my 30 Degrees North shells. Is there anything I need to look out for or do in preparation? I'm gonna insure the body is clean/debris/scratch free + I have a heat gun. I was told heat is the best way to really make the wrap seal but question is, how much heat to apply...??? My heat gun varies from 170-1000+ degrees I think.

 

[evssv]

I didn't thk decals stuck to the 30' bodys very well..☹because of the strange finish on them..?

 

[shaunomercy]

Heat gun !!! I wouldn't risk anything more than a hair dryer !!!

 

[evssv]

Agree on hair dryer?...Yeah 170 seems very hot imo ?

 

[Gaffle]

Okay... it's digital so I'll see if it goes any lower than that. Yeah, I see lots of 30N bodies online and in videos with wraps. I figured I'd join the party...

 

[evssv]

Fair enuff then if thays the case? pics...before ...during...an after pls?

 

[Seandonato73]

Lots of time..... took me close to 3 hrs to wrap my dbxl.

 

[Thrasher]

Are you sure its wraps and not that hydro-somethingsomething.

 

[evssv]

Hydro dip?

 

[John Parks]

A quality wrap will hold up fine, use your heat gun not a big deal just don't over due it with the heat and getting to close. Turn it all the way down and go over it staying 10-12" away back and fourth a few times to let the glue get warm and seal. It doesn't take much.

I cant imagine its hydro dipped... it wouldn't last an hour on the outside of a 30 degree north body. It's awesome stuff only if you do the inside of a body, and it has to be clear.

 

[Gaffle]

My digital heat gun worked. I actually was running it at 650 and 700 degrees. I didn’t stay in one spot of course. It’s turning out nice. I’ll be posting my build in my thread soon. About 1week more as I wait for my wheels to come in...

 

[Z.hb71]

I wait for my wheels to come in...

brp's?

 

[Gaffle]

brp's?

Yes. Super spikes. I paid over $100 extra getting them from the UK. Damn shame...

 

[Z.hb71]

Yes. Super spikes. I paid over $100 extra getting them from the UK. Damn shame...

ouch! that sux. total BS that they are ALWAYS out of stock here in the us WERE THEY ARE MADE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[crucialRC]

ouch! that sux. total BS that they are ALWAYS out of stock here in the us WERE THEY ARE MADE!!!!!!!!!!

It sucks but I understand why they don't keep them in stock in the US. I'm sure they sell more in the UK than in the states. Every video I see on YT in the UK they have a big bore engine and BRP's.

 

[Z.hb71]

It sucks but I understand why they don't keep them in stock in the US. I'm sure they sell more in the UK than in the states. Every video I see on YT in the UK they have a big bore engine and BRP's.

Could b ?