RCAdam Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have a 4.6 Trophy Truggy and the excess oil spray from the exhaust has rubbed the black paint off the wheels on that side! I will probably repaint them as i like the black wheels, but anyway to protect them so it doesn't happen again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Buy black wheels? Or dye them... Edited October 13, 2014 by James1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCAdam Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 I will respray them but is there a way to stop it happening e.g. primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Nope...not really. You have 2 problems here. 1) Nitro fuel is a good paint remover 2) Nylon wheels are tricky to paint as the paint struggles to adhere. This is why most people either leave wheels the colour they are moulded in, or use dye. Otherwise...just accept there will be a need to regularly re-paint the wheels. I've not found anything that works. Trouble with dying them is you need to get the tyres off first really, and that can be a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) ,. crappy hpi stockers aren't worth the hassle mate Edited October 13, 2014 by Deafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjw Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I fitted one of these............problem solved............. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-1-8-Nitro-Silicone-Exhaust-Deflector-Tube-Pipe-Y-/200420684060?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2eaa00f11c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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