impcon Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I am wondering what you guys use for steel under body.under hood lines such as fuel and brake lines, rad and heater hoses and park brake cables? A lot of us are on fairly tight budget as and with Christmas coming, the cash will no doubt be going other places besides our beloved hobby. What common dollar store or hardware store goodies do you utilize that are affordable to add detailing to your models? Or what pieces from what devices do you salvage for future use on a build? I ask this not just for my own curiosity but also to help others. Let's see what we can come up with here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Plated beading wire from the craft stores (cheap) for fuel and brake lines. Solid copper wire with black insulation (ask an electrician nicely, he'll probably give a you a lifetime supply of scraps) for radiator hoses. For heater hoses all I've used is Detail Master (I think) that I bought ages ago (not expensive). Have not done any parking brake cables yet, but I've seen some builds here with them, someone will chime in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) old electronics. Christmas may help when folks get replacements for those busted computers & printers. also, search the tricks section of the forum: (link didn't work) I just used "wire" and got some good tips Edited November 15, 2014 by southpier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If you know an guitarists, old strings of various sizes make great small wires for a variety of uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Twist ties that kids toys are bound down with can sometimes be used. Just check the diameter . Most have a small diameter wire inside that can be used if the outside is too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If you know an guitarists, old strings of various sizes make great small wires for a variety of uses. Ditto on the strings..... I swing by a local music store to the "guitar Tech" in the back he lets me Raid his garbage can anytime for old strings ESpecially after i brought a partially built model showing them what i was using the old string for...... Strings have that perfect look that matches most under carrige lines.... varietey of sizes and diameters as well! work great for lines under the car , the curles up lines going into the brake master cylander resivoir, and carberator/ fuel lines Like mentioned i get mine free Lifetime supply lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If you know an guitarists, old strings of various sizes make great small wires for a variety of uses. Ditto on the strings..... I swing by a local music store to the "guitar Tech" in the back he lets me Raid his garbage can anytime for old strings ESpecially after i brought a partially built model showing them what i was using the old string for...... Strings have that perfect look that matches most under carrige lines.... varietey of sizes and diameters as well! work great for lines under the car , the curles up lines going into the brake master cylander resivoir, and carberator/ fuel lines Like mentioned i get mine free Lifetime supply lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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