Metal Mesh on chassis

[DanSpd]

Well here it goes,


On my dune runner chassis sides I plan to glue some sort of mesh on insides.


Hopefully this will prevent big dirt from coming to the motor, center diffs, etc.


Now I have few choices and would like to get feedback from you guys.


1) Get some metal mesh and tape it with double-side tape


Cons: double-side tape might not hold well


2) Get some metal mesh but weld it to the chassis


Cons: Mesh will be welded to chassis permanently


3) Get some cheap cotton mesh and double tape it


Cons: Cotton might tear but should hold well with double-side tape

 

[csp1971]

Hey Danspd,


I used the plastic heavy duty window/door screen material (the kind that is for keeping dogs claws from tearing it). I just used some nylon ties where I could and put bolts through different parts where items attached to the chassis (I have an hpi Baja, but same idea).

 

[lords]

2) Get some metal mesh but weld it to the chassis


Cons: Mesh will be welded to chassis permanently


that's life and that for in the future is how RedCat goes


I am supporting #2


permanent solutions

 

[pipeous]

semi permanent, jb weld mesh to chassis... shoe goo fixes anything too though

 

[Obeast44]

I used one of the plastic folders from Walmart, cost a buck and is big enough to do it multiple times. I used 3M double side foam tape to secure it to the chassis. Heres some pics on my old Baja:

 

[DanSpd]

Since pipeous mentioned semi permanent weld I will go with it I guess.


@Obeast:


Looks good, good choice for plan B


Anyway thanks everyone. Thread can be closed

 

[servicehost]

If anyone else might be looking for some metal mesh like this, I use this place a lot:

http://www.bwire.com/

They usually have the best price that I can find on the internet, and always reliable quality and shipping.

Just an FYI for anyone else that might be looking for this stuff.