Has anyone ever tried putting a ruberized coating on their chassis? - RC-Monster Forums

magman

Just wondering what would happen if it was applied to a chassis. A friend wants to try it on his revo...I will let him be the guinny pig on this one!

Arct1k · 02.15.2009, 08:59 PM

not on chassis but did it on things like battey trays and mounts... plastidip

i don't think it will take any wear well...

magman · 02.15.2009, 09:01 PM

The reason he is looking at doing this is that the Revo chassis is protected. He is figuring it to be a quieter set up, that's all

lincpimp · 02.15.2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by magman

The reason he is looking at doing this is that the Revo chassis is protected. He is figuring it to be a quieter set up, that's all

Your friend sounds like he is a sandwich short of a picnic... Plasti dip will not do anything to make the truck quieter...

suicideneil · 02.15.2009, 09:09 PM

Quieter? Since the chassis makes no noise anyway, I dont see how that would make any difference- all the noise comes from the motor or engine & the drivetrain. Sound proofing would work best around a center diff or the tranny, but... waste of time, effort and money, but Im sure your friend will have fun trying :/

ssspconcepts · 02.15.2009, 09:16 PM

I am not sure about the brand name...but a few years ago I bought a can of Plasti-Dip spray "paint" for a special non-rc project. I have also painted some old tool handles with it and it has held up well...but its all in how you prep the surface. Never tried painting RC parts with this stuff but it seems like it would be a good approach to:

1. strip the stock finish (oven cleaner)
2. rinse
3. use some medium grit sand paper to scuff the surface
4. clean with soap and water
5. apply some denatured alcohol to make sure the surface free of oils
6. dry
7. suspend chassis on string and apply several coats of Plasti-Dip spray coating (make sure not to use your bare hands when handling the chassis

ssspconcepts · 02.15.2009, 09:17 PM

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/plastidip.html

sleebus.jones · 02.16.2009, 09:51 AM

I can see several reasons not to do this:

1. Extra weight
2. Removes the effectiveness of the chassis as a heatsink
3. Creates additional work to get down to the metal to mount accessories
4. Aluminum slides on dirt/rocks/whatever. Plastic/rubber will grab.