making body stronger???

[nlovern]

Hi,


I had an idea of adding 1 layer of fiberglass resien and cloth to the inside of the body. Anyone think this would help strengthen the body?


Nathan,Va rampage owner

 

[FancyPants]

honestly I was thinking about making a roll cage, similar to the Losi 5T...but my XT body is pretty darn rigid...however I still might do it just to do it and see what I can come up with.

trying to figure out the best material for me right now...

as for your original question...I don't see why not, but I haven't considered fiberglass just due to the flammability of fiberglass. knowing my luck I would be driving a long all fine and boom! body is on fire...lol

 

[Guest]

Hi, I had an idea of adding 1 layer of fiberglass resien and cloth to the inside of the body. Anyone think this would help strengthen the body?

Nathan,Va rampage owner

Shoe Goo and drywall mesh tape works better. The fiberglass will be to brittle. It is good to have some flex to absorb impack.

 

[alfred e numan]

I think the polyester resin will melt the body--- beware.

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

I personally use dynamat!! But only if you have some laying around...but if not shoe goo and drywall tape works well also!!

 

[maddmike]

You got a system under that body? Haha. I bet that's heavier then the shoe goo method but if it keeps the body together, that's awsome

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

Hahaha...it's really not that heavy, but it definitely cuts down on the noise. Also it makes cleaning the rear end a lot easier because of the foil backing. Just wipe and store!!

 

[maddmike]

Oh I believe it!!!

 

[Guest]

Also it makes cleaning the rear end a lot easier

Nobody likes a dirty rear end! Sorry couldn't resist. LOL

 

[maddmike]

Damn right that rears gotta be clean

 

[Cajun]

I used the Drywall mesh tape and PVC pipe Glue and coated the inside, works like a champ

 

[BertR]

This works wonders as well.

 

[Ryneito]

I recently did fiberglass and resin on my XT body and it didn't melt anything and bonded great. However like stated above its rock solid, no flex. I like it solid so it's a matter of opinion I guess..

 

[Cajun]

That looks just like mine, I like the truck bed coating idea

 

[KrashKrieg]

I recently did my mini savage body....I did mesh tape, then plastic spray then shoo goo.

I will reverse it on next body and do mesh tape shoo goo then plastic spray (or bed liner) the liner/plastic spray seems to lift the mesh tape away from the body. the shoo goo will keeep it in place first......

fiberglass will make it more solid, but I believe the shoo goo / mesh tape / plastic dip spray or truck bed liner is the best body re-enforcement you can do!!!!

 

[Guest]

Easy mod and it makes the shell much stronger. Highly recommended.

 

[BertR]

Thats a good idea krash! I had a few areas that lifted but i did a lay of liner then mesh and another layer of liner

 

[callbob]

I drive tractor trailer and we have a aluminum tape that has a sticky rubber backing on it that Is used to patch holes in the trailer, that's what I used ,its light weight strong and reflects the heat from the pipes..works great for me..

 

[BertR]

A thing to remember with strengthening the body is that you don't want it rock hard!! The body needs to be able to soak up impact energy by flexing to an extent. If it is too hard the energy will travel to the mounts and towers and diff to find the weak area for energy release. So remember nobody wants a stiff legged woman!! They have to be flexible .IMO