Kraton Shoe goo? What to use to repair body cracks?

[AustinKraton]

What does everyone use? Got some cracks in my body shell.

 

[12mcfatl]

Depending on the body and location of the crack. I've always put a few layers of tape on the inside of the body across the crack

 

[AustinKraton]

Gorilla tape?

 

[12mcfatl]

I've used gorilla tape before. I've used duct tape, painter's tape anything will work. But realize that this isn't a permanent fix. Just a band aid.

 

[AustinKraton]

Is the permanent fix a new body? Or can you glue it hard enough?

 

[BashingKiller]

i drill small holes on each side of the crack and loop a zip tie through. i only do it to big cracks so i don't care about visuals

 

[Sledgehog]

Drywall tape + shoe goo on mine

 

[DudefromVienna]

I put 3 to 4 layers gortilla tape inside the body before first run. On the shocktowers i use felt pads to rpevent it from becoming holes. Same i just put on my sons car right where the body mount is. And last weekend i used a hot glue pen to repiar my sons body. (His cars body broke after we had a front crash where i didnt pay attention). Gonna see how this works/lasts.

 

[marlin1856]

I use hot glue and gorilla tape.

 

[arrmadillo]

Best fix IMO would be drywall tape/ shoo goo. Next option good ole Gorilla tape.

 

[slick2500]

I seriously used some pop cans and pop rivets to fix the body on my 2wd Stampede. I still have that body around someplace.

 

[StarsnBars]

I use the clear Flex Seal on all my RC's.
Depending on the condition, age, etc of the body shell , I spray 1 or more coats inside, letting them dry between coats. This stuff works great. Creates a strong flexable shell and conforms to all the nooks and crannies of the body.
Kinda surprised others arnt using this great product,

 

[Wmorgan]

Super glue the crack, especially the end to prevent it from continuing, then gorilla tape with super glue for extra adhesive. If possible do a cross patter with gorilla tape.

 

[BigBassBrent]

In addition to these suggestions, drill a hole at the end of the crack to contain it and keep it from continuing along it's path.

 

[Grumpy Old Man RC]

In addition to these suggestions, drill a hole at the end of the crack to contain it and keep it from continuing along it's path.

Sounds like you've done some sheet metal work.

 

[BigBassBrent]

Sounds like you've done some sheet metal work.

Jack of all trades, master of none.. hah

 

[arrmadillo]

Sounds like you've done some sheet metal work.

Works with fibergass panels also.

 

[r4nd0m]

I had a few cracks on my Granite at the rear I guess its the shock towers punching through, I have now used hot glue to even it out as it has a channel, added a bit more over it to bring some stability to it and then added a layer of doublesided servo tape to it that should soften the punches a bit I hope - I may add, the loom side from velcro onto the shock towers to do the same - will see how that goes