solar trim alternative

[Tony j]

Hi all 

Happy new year to you.

Over the christmas period i have been recovering a model that was long over due to be recovered, but it got me thinking as to what people are now using instead of the solar trim.

I know that solar film alternatives are out there but are there any trim alterantives. I am also aware that there is still solar trim available but its choice is limited in colours so what do you use ?

Kind regards 

Tony J

[John Lee]

Self adhesive vinyl. Pretty well unlimited choice of colours & size. I buy mail order from these for no better reason than they are relatively close to me but there are numerous suppliers:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/gabvinyls 

[Engine Doctor]

I have tried various vinyl trims over the years with varying results. The vinyl sold for car or sign application is generally a lot thicker and heavier and occasionally the adhesive is attacked by our fuel. Solartrim applied wet was by far the best as it was very thin and light and once the adhesive has cured it rarely lifted. 

It's rare nowadays for me to use adhesive trim as I tend to paint on any decoration or insignia needed. I do have a kyosho Majestic that's a bit tired so may experiment with that in the spring.

[Paul De Tourtoulon]

I use the shop sign Vinyl without any problems, 'but' there are so many grades and thicknesses,

have you tried trim from motor bike shops or maybe the car wrap stuff ?.

 

I paint all my stuff today and varnish it with car 2 pot polyurethane varnish, matt and brilliant.