Protecting and Maintaining Your RC Body: A Step-by-Step Guide with Reno Savoya

Protecting and Maintaining Your RC Body: A Step-by-Step Guide with Reno Savoya

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When you invest in a high-quality RC body, like those offered by our partner VP Design, it’s essential to give it the care it deserves to keep it looking pristine and performing well.

In this detailed guide, inspired by Reno Savoya’s tutorial, we’ll explain how to cut, prepare, and protect your body while ensuring you extend its lifespan. And most importantly, don’t forget to order your Shoe Goo, the ultimate glue for new bodies and repairs! Discover the product here: Shoe Goo on RSRC.

1. Cutting the Body: Precision and Care

The process begins with cutting the body. After carefully removing your new body from its packaging and securing the paint, it’s crucial to clearly mark the cutting lines and ensure the cut is neat and clean.

Reno Savoya recommends using appropriate scissors for this step.

In the video, you can follow the detailed method of cutting with scissors, which helps achieve smooth, clean edges.

It’s important to take your time with this step, as a rough cut could affect the aesthetics and performance of your RC car. Moreover, a clean cut makes it easier to assemble and handle the body.

2. Sanding: For a Perfect Finish

Once the body is cut, it’s time to move on to sanding. At 5:48 in the video, Reno shows how to sand the edges of the body using a Dremel to remove any irregularities left by the cut. Sanding is essential not only for aesthetics but also to improve the adhesion of the Shoe Goo later on.

3. Protection: Safeguard Your Investment

Finally, the last step of the process is to protect your body with a protective product.

At 19:00, Reno Savoya discusses using protection for RC bodies, explaining why it’s crucial to reinforce the body after all the previous steps.

For this, you can use Shoe Goo, a high-quality glue that can also be used for repairs. Apply a layer of Shoe Goo to the inside of the body to strengthen it, prevent cracks and warping, and ensure better durability against impacts during your races. Shoe Goo is the perfect ally for reinforcing your new bodies as well as for repairing those that have already sustained damage.

In fact, you can use it to reattach broken pieces afterward!

In Summary

Taking care of your RC body is an investment in the longevity of your vehicle. By following this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be able to cut, sand, and protect your body effectively. This will extend its lifespan and improve its appearance throughout your races.

If you have any questions or tips to share about maintaining RC bodies, feel free to leave them in the comments. We’d love to hear from you and exchange ideas!