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[ForgotToGrowUp]

I think sanding it of would take for ever unless you used extremely coarse sandpaper and if you did that you would make a huge mess of the surface around the cut.

a Dremel tool with a cutoff disc works great for cutting off the back of the car. Makes a nice clean cut without scratching up the surface around the cut. You can then use the little sanding drums on the Dremel to clean up the cut and sand down that little ridge running down the back of the car above the screw hole.

Another good way to cut plastic like this is to use an Xacto knife. Heat the knife up with a lighter or candle and when it is blue hot it will cut plastic like butter. You'll have to keep re-heating the blade, probably make about a 1" (2.5 cm) at a time. I used to do that when I built models as a kid. Just be careful with the knife and the flame.

[TheSUCKCrew]

I think sanding it of would take for ever unless you used extremely coarse sandpaper and if you did that you would make a huge mess of the surface around the cut.

a Dremel tool with a cutoff disc works great for cutting off the back of the car. Makes a nice clean cut without scratching up the surface around the cut. You can then use the little sanding drums on the Dremel to clean up the cut and sand down that little ridge running down the back of the car above the screw hole.

Another good way to cut plastic like this is to use an Xacto knife. Heat the knife up with a lighter or candle and when it is blue hot it will cut plastic like butter. You'll have to keep re-heating the blade, probably make about a 1" (2.5 cm) at a time. I used to do that when I built models as a kid. Just be careful with the knife and the flame.

Actually, I used a dremel tool too. I just didn't know how to name it in english, and I'm not sure if everyone has one.

-Suck.

[alpal]

Are mineral spirits the same as white-spirit? because I don't know what white-spirit is. Mineral spirits removes paint, so would I use that to get the stickers off?

[MichaelG]

This is great. I might not use this unless I have a spare, I'm not risking it as knowing me it will all go wrong. Great Tut!
Michael

[zwxe]

cool thanks

[KT-creations]

hey, love everything in this tutorial. great job, i used the restraints and sticks in my Roller Coaster "Airforce" http://www.youtube.c...h?v=iW7zr0qV3KU . and some people have been asking me if i could upload a video on youtube on how to make the restraints and stickers and other themeing things. if its ok with you since it is your idea originally. thanks
-KT-creations

[TheSUCKCrew]

I would rather have you to send them a link to this tutorial/website or whatever.
But no, I would rather not have you copying my tutorial. Thanks for being so polite to ask though!

[Maxlaam]

Bart's right, by doing so you aren't giving him any credit, so it's better to link them to SSC (this page is hidden when you are not registered, same for all tutorials).

[KT-creations]

ok, ill send them the link to this tutorial and i completely agree with you, i wouldn't want others copying my things either. but your tutorial is amazing.
-KT-creations

[KT-creations]

ok i put the link and gave credit to you on my youtube video. thanks man for letting me know.

[mountain dew]

When you pain the car do you have to use spray paint? can you use regular wall paint?

[KT-creations]

spray paint will look much better on the cars! but i guess wall paint might work, ive never used wall paint so im not sure! Hope it helped