Making a custom RC car wrap is one of the most fun and creative ways to customize your RC car. It’s also a great way to protect your car from dirt and scratches while you’re racing or bashing. With the right materials and some patience, anyone can make their own custom wrap for their RC vehicle.
The first step to making a custom RC car wrap is to gather all the necessary materials. You will need some type of vinyl material, such as Oracal 651, for the wrapping itself. You will also need an X-acto knife or scissors for cutting, masking tape for holding down edges, and a squeegee or credit card for smoothing out air bubbles.
Next, you will need to measure out the area you want to cover with the wrap. This can be tricky since you’ll want it to fit just right without any wrinkles or creases.
Once you have your measurements, cut out a piece of vinyl that is slightly larger than your measurements so that it has enough material to stretch around any curves on your car body.
Once you have cut out the piece of vinyl for your wrap, place it over your car body and use masking tape to hold down each of the corners. This will help keep everything in place while you begin stretching and smoothing out the vinyl with a squeegee or credit card. Make sure that all air bubbles are pushed out as you go so that there are no bumps underneath once the wrap is finished.
Once everything has been stretched and smoothed out properly, use an X-acto knife or scissors to trim off any excess material at the edges of your car body. Now your RC car wrap is complete!
Conclusion:
Making a custom RC car wrap may seem intimidating at first but with some patience and practice anyone can create their own unique look for their RC vehicle. All it takes is gathering the proper materials like vinyl sheets and an X-acto knife or scissors, measuring out where you want to cover with the wrap, using masking tape for holding down edges, stretching and smoothing with a squeegee or credit card, then trimming off any excess material at the edges. With these simple steps in mind, anyone can make their own custom RC car wrap!
