Best way to fix this!

[BudUMfan]

I’m still a noob in training, and was wondering if there was an easy way to fix this road rash. Easier than stripping away all of the paint and repainting it as I training, and was wondering if there was a easy way to fix this road rash. Easier than stripping away all of the paint and repainting it as I have never done either. Thanks for the input…appreciate it!

 

[parcou]

I’m still a noob in training, and was wondering if there was an easy way to fix this road rash. Easier than stripping away all of the paint and repainting it as I training, and was wondering if there was a easy way to fix this road rash. Easier than stripping away all of the paint and repainting it as I have never done either. Thanks for the input…appreciate it!

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I feel ya, Sir..... I hate to see that road rash on a clean body...

I look forward to answers as well. It has happened to my Infraction body. Some cases I have taped off and painted the outside but it worked for my color scheme. In other cases time to add some new stickers over the damage

 

[Boggs3010]

Looks deep will not be able to get all of it without thinning the body. But sand paper 240 all the way to 1500 then buffing compound and a small buffer 3inch is ideal.

 

[Garcbomber]

Get yourself a set of color matching paint markers, clear E6000, and enjoy the battle scars. The future lexan/PC cracks can be welded for structure.

It adds character!

 

[LibertyMKiii]

For the recommendation above from Boggs
You will want to use lots of compound and not over heat the plastic.
Expect the compound to go flying everywhere in 360 deg.

That is your only real option and its still not a sure bet. Ultimately what you need is a body for driving and a body for shelf queen duty.

 

[BudUMfan]

I like option number 2. Shelf queen body, like my Skyline for my infraction but I’ll need a new shiny wing too. This just came in!

For the recommendation above from Boggs
You will want to use lots of compound and not over heat the plastic.
Expect the compound to go flying everywhere in 360 deg.

That is your only real option and its still not a sure bet. Ultimately what you need is a body for driving and a body for shelf queen duty.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I like option number 2. Shelf queen body, like my Skyline for my infraction but I’ll need a new shiny wing too. This just came in!



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Wings for the vette look awesome and so does the GT-R
I wish the R34 GT-R was not over 100k to import to the US

 

[BudUMfan]

I went for a rip in a right hand drive one and it scared the living daylights out of me and I don’t get scared in a car but holy hell. And you’re telling me that dude paid that much? The BOV scared old people

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I went for a rip in a right hand drive one and it scared the living daylights out of me and I don’t get scared in a car but holy hell. And you’re telling me that dude paid that much? The BOV scared old people

It used to be you could find them for 30-60k, but now the prices went up north of 100k. Almost like what happened to the Supra twin turbo models 93-98

It would depend when he bought it I suppose.
The R32 and R33 are considerably cheaper, but the 34 series is very pricey.

As much as I love the looks I'd just get a newer US version for that sort of price.

 

[KnowAir]

Sorry for your loss brother. Sanding, then buffing is the only way to get it back to even close unfortunately. Not going to be quick either I'm afraid. Sanding and buffing removes material as well so it's strength will be compromised. I think if you plan to keep running the rig, make this one your running body and buy new for display.

 

[Lefty_Al]

When I ran my HPI XS regularly I ended up covering the hood and roof with skateboard deck tape (like sand paper with a sticky backing).

Stopped the car from sliding so far when it ended up on its lid. I also went the route of having a driving body and a shelf body.

+1 on the embrace the battle scars comments.

 

[BudUMfan]

Well all dressed up? She still looks purdy! Now? Chassis braces!
P. S. That wing is toast!

 

[KnowAir]

Well all dressed up? She still looks purdy! Now? Chassis braces!
P. S. That wing is toast!
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Still beautiful! Just a 10 footer now.. perfect looking from about 10'..LOL
FWIW, I don't think the it matters how good a driver one might be, if you use it, it's gonna look used eventually..

 

[GraniteFox]

Here is an idea. Find some roof skids or vinyl carbon fibre look and mount them right over the busted up area. https://www.amazon.com/DIYAH-Carbon...Bpa6ohAMVcXFHAR1zOQV8EAQYAyABEgJoI_D_BwE&th=1

 

[Dan B.]

I like option number 2. Shelf queen body, like my Skyline for my infraction but I’ll need a new shiny wing too. This just came in!



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Dude, that Nismo looks way too pretty to be a shelf queen. That thing deserves to be sped along swiftly, as god and the engineers intended!

 

[BudUMfan]

Dude, that Nismo looks way too pretty to be a shelf queen. That thing deserves to be sped along swiftly, as god and the engineers intended!

It’s just a matter of time Dan! I got to at least get the right kit to match! The seller will always take less.
I can’t have a fake carbon fiber hood with without a real carbon fiber something! Lol

 

[BudUMfan]

I guess I have two bodies to run! lol. I’m embracing the carnage!

 

[BudUMfan]

@Dan B. Has me tempted!

 

[Dan B.]

@Dan B. Has me tempted!

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That thing looks fast just sitting there. Imagine how fast it would look if it were actually going fast!
But seriously, don’t let me sway you unless you really want to run this thing, and if you don’t I wouldn’t blame you. It would be a great shelf body.

 

[BudUMfan]

Oh I’m gonna run it. They make more everyday