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Questions and Answers
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| Inside of our site | This page is devoted to racers who have questions about various aspects about soap box derby racing.
Do you have a question about the plans? Or maybe are wandering about a rule? Any questions about the soap box derby can forwarded to the North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby derby director Chuck Ridenour Various tips for racers will also be posted on this page. If you have a tip to share with your fellow racers, please forward them to North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby. Q. Are there any painting Don'ts? A. The following are don'ts when it comes to painting super stock division soap box derby racers: -- DO NOT allow over spray on the inside of the shell. -- DO NOT paint the axles. -- DO NOT paint the wheels. -- DO NOT paint the floorboard. If you have any questions, please refer to your instructions or rulebook. Both can be viewed on the All-American Soap Box Derby website at www.aasbd.org . Or contact your derby director. Q. Can the foam be dyed in the stock and super stock divisions? A. Soap box derby racers in the stock and super stock divisions can dye their foam. The All-American urges the use of clothing dye. Do not paint it! Q. Are you having trouble getting the paint to stick on a super stock shell? A. Following are steps that will greatly increase your chances of getting proper paint adhesion to your super stock body: Step No. 1 -- Clean the body with an automotive grade prep solvent or wax and grease remover. Do 2 square foot areas and use 1 rag to apply and 1 rag to remove the solvent before it dries. Step No. 2 -- Repeat Step No. 1. Removing the mold release agent is what you are doing. Step No. 3 -- Using a 3M Scotch Brite scuff pad, clean the body with a plastic prep cleaner. Do not use sandpaper on the body. Do 2 square foot areas and 1 rag to remove the cleaner. Step No. 4 -- Repeat Step No. 3. Step No. 5 -- Following the manufacturer's application instructions, spray the body with SEM adhesive promoter #39863 or FUSOR plastic surface modifier #602. Step No. 6 -- Use the paint system of your choice. If you choose an automotive finish, be sure to use any recommended flexible additives. When sanding your primer coats, if you go through to the body, you must spray additional adhesion promoters on the spot. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and respiratory equipment as needed when using solvents and paint products. Q. What are ways of keeping a soap box derby racer dry when it rains? A. One of the easiest is to purchase a twin size fitted plastic bed sheet (also known as a bedwetter's sheet). It's an ideal size and the corners will slip over securely onto the wheels. |
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