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[down4derby]

Ahhh... Keep It CA Simple Silly, good one!

Keep
It
Cheap
And
Simple
Stupid

Good guess though GX!
Sorry, not calling anyone stupid. Lol

 

[GravityX]

Keep
It
Cheap
And
Simple
Stupid

Good guess though GX!
Sorry, not calling anyone stupid. Lol

Hey, CA fits too! LOL
That's why I choose to use the word Silly.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Is there really any benefit to using nail polish or superglue when you're running graphite? I mean, if you rub a good amount of graphite into sanded wood until you get a silvery finish, it feels pretty darn slick to the touch. My understanding is that the coating (teflon, nail polish, ca glue, etc) is to prevent the oil (if , indeed, you're running oil) from causing the wood grains to rise, which would cause for a rougher surface.

I use the nail polish with graphite as well. There is an advantage as the polish will be a harder surface than the bare wood coated with graphite. The DFW will cut into the wood. The coating of nail polish or CA will hold up much better.

 

[DJofSYN]

The clear Teflon Tuff was the stuff everyone was after. As mentioned, it is no longer available, unless what you are seeing is old stock.

Is it the nail protector or the polish? It seems Teflon Tuff is just the name on a few products. Can you specify which one please?

 

[GravityX]

Is it the nail protector or the polish? It seems Teflon Tuff is just the name on a few products. Can you specify which one please?

Per the label, "Extra Strength Nail Protector" Product number 2615

 

[Troy Taylor]

I use the nail polish with graphite as well. There is an advantage as the polish will be a harder surface than the bare wood coated with graphite. The DFW will cut into the wood. The coating of nail polish or CA will hold up much better.

Wouldn't the track rail push the wheel out to the nail head anyway?

 

[bracketracer]

No, it doesn't. At least not if you're running positive camber in the front.

 

[Troy Taylor]

No, it doesn't. At least not if you're running positive camber in the front.

Thank you! I will try CA glue and graphite burnish I think.

 

[derbydentist]

I agree that super glue is a great option. Just polish it like you would polish plastic and wax it too. We did this on all our scout cars in the past and I used it in the box stock class as well. The acronym KICASS applies here.

Are you painting your car like normal and then after it dries placing the super glue around the axle hole and then sanding and polishing? Or are you blocking the area of your axle hole with painters tape and then painting so that you have a painted car except for the axle hole areas and then applying the super glue onto bare wood?

 

[derbydentist]

One more dumb question- is ca glue different from super glue or is super glue just a type of ca glue

 

[Crash Enburn]

CA is cyanoacrylate; which is superglue. CA is just a term used by us cool pinewood racers. It's kinda like a verbal secret handshake.

 

[derbydentist]

Haha I gotcha - I better go get me some CA then

 

[down4derby]

Are you painting your car like normal and then after it dries placing the super glue around the axle hole and then sanding and polishing? Or are you blocking the area of your axle hole with painters tape and then painting so that you have a painted car except for the axle hole areas and then applying the super glue onto bare wood?

We've used ca on wood and paint. The trick is to use half a drop on a toothpick and spread it carefully around the hole, let it dry on its side so it's sets evenly then repeat for the other side. For bare wood we applied ca as a sealer first then a second coat.

 

[derbydentist]

Thanks!

 

[Cramjet]

When I was a kid I super glued aluminum foil onto the side. Flattened out of course. Then I put graphite on that. It was my dad's idea and I think it is still legit.

 

[derbydentist]

Hey that does sound like a good idea - worth some testing!

 

[Cubscout Dad]

I build fishing rods and use thread wrap epoxy, dries hard and clear. Put a little wax on it and its like ice......

 

[derbydentist]

I build fishing rods and use thread wrap epoxy, dries hard and clear. Put a little wax on it and its like ice......

Good stuff- so many things to try so little time

 

[derbydentist]

Anyone have advice on how to actually smooth/polish the Sally Hanson nail protector- once it's on? Just high grit sandpaper- I've seen people mention wax? What kind of wax? Is one of the polishes in the black ice kit good to use for this?

 

[Cramjet]

Use high grit sandpaper then the #1 polish from the black ice kit.