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Post by oobigfish on Mar 27, 2020 2:10:56 GMT -5
I had a few weeks with no superglue on the fingers so figured it was time to start a new build. BASX car in the making.  |
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Post by Eagle on Mar 27, 2020 11:20:10 GMT -5
So, far so good!
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Post by Chuy on Mar 27, 2020 20:20:32 GMT -5
Looking Good
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Post by whodathunkit on Mar 28, 2020 15:33:06 GMT -5
Yep looking good id say!
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Post by oobigfish on Mar 30, 2020 0:59:54 GMT -5
Made some progress today.  |
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Post by oobigfish on Apr 24, 2020 14:21:46 GMT -5
First BASX car nearly complete. Just need to glue on the washers, lube and put on the wheels. Speaking of lube. Anyone care to share your process for applying the oil. It’ll be my first time. I have some oil from DE (big thanks to Micro) and a large syringe. I know you want to keep the wheels and axles as clean as humanly possible. I have jig for the axles. I assume just spray and leave to dry before lubing with oil. How Long does it need to dry? Where and how much oil should be applied?  |
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Post by 358tracing on Apr 24, 2020 19:50:43 GMT -5
DE oil is BBE and I am fairly certain is the same as what MaxV calls "Pro Extreme Krytox". See below for Joels video on how to use it. www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=28aFd7lZukc&feature=emb_logoRegarding the Jig. Try to get a thin but even coating. Like wheel prep this is not as easy as it would seem. It takes practice. Let dry for 10-15 minutes while covered up so lint and dust don't adhere to them. Scott |
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Post by oobigfish on Apr 27, 2020 2:01:46 GMT -5
Finished it up today. Can’t wait to see it head down the track.  |
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Post by loud2ns on Apr 27, 2020 10:44:43 GMT -5
Finished it up today. Can’t wait to see it head down the track. Looks really nice......and a clean build. |
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Post by Eagle on Apr 27, 2020 11:04:04 GMT -5
What kind of tape/vinyl did you use?
Curious did you apply then trim?
Other?
It looks like you painted the sides after you applied the wrap.
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Post by oobigfish on Apr 27, 2020 11:25:16 GMT -5
What kind of tape/vinyl did you use? Curious did you apply then trim? Other? It looks like you painted the sides after you applied the wrap. It’s a vinyl sample from eBay. I got a few 4x8” samples. I cut it in half then applied and trimmed the vinyl. I used a sharpie on the sides after applying the vinyl. |
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Post by Cherokee Chuck on Apr 28, 2020 18:23:22 GMT -5
What kind of tape/vinyl did you use? Curious did you apply then trim? Other? It looks like you painted the sides after you applied the wrap. It’s a vinyl sample from eBay. I got a few 4x8” samples. I cut it in half then applied and trimmed the vinyl. I used a sharpie on the sides after applying the vinyl. Sharpie!!!! Dont say that here you will get scoffed at!!! I personally love sharpie paint jobs ask anyone....lol Great looking car! |
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Post by Eagle on Apr 28, 2020 19:15:56 GMT -5
I have a whole package of different color Sharpies I bought (never opened). I was going to switch to foam, tape and Sharpie. So, far the only thing I have used the colored tape for is the bottom of the cars.
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Post by Cherokee Chuck on Apr 28, 2020 19:29:32 GMT -5
Pride goith before the fall....common in the waters fine. Ive lost races to jalopies and pristine finishes....hurts ALOT more to loose to fugly. I also have won a few....😎
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Post by Eagle on Apr 28, 2020 19:48:59 GMT -5
It's more of a fit finish thing for me. It is much harder for me to build an un-pained car like Joe does then it is to smooth and clean up with paint... They say a satin or dull finish is in. But, I've never really gotten in to it. And, although it may cover some things when it gets to PWD smoother is better.
If I go all Sharpie then it will be harder for guys to tell which cars are yours.
Who knows maybe a PI entry will be a CCR look alike. You never can tell.
Has anyone ever tried painting over Sharpie? Curious now. Maybe I'll Sharpie one while it in in test mule status. You've always told me that helps you hide that top secret stuff you've got going on.
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