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I have painted the display body and all partsand I was going to do the same with the running wings etc... However, after running the car a few times and the amount of oil and mess you generally get with Nitro RC cars. I was thinking that painting the running parts (besides the body obviously) might not be the best idea. I would hate to have to be extra fragile handling the parts for fear that I could damage the paint with fuel or exhaust.
Anyone that has painted the running parts had any problems?
Thanks!
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Unburned fuel can act as a paint stripper, particularly on non-lexan paint
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I have painted all the parts for the running body and also sealed the decals with 2 coats of Acrylic Humbrol Gloss Varnish which doesn't seem to burn or craze them.
I took this decision due to the unpainted parts looking too plastic and dull unlike the lexan body part. I have not run the car since so I will have to see how it goes with the paint work.
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I agree. But the PS-59 and TS-53 are pretty different in terms of color too. I wonder if I just blast the running wings with pearl clear then so top coat to gloss them and then apply the decals.
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Arghh! Decision paralysis 
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I didn't use PS-53 on the running body. I took the running body to Halfords and got the paint made up!
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In my opinion Paint them to avoid the plastic look 
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Painted! Almost done now, One pack left. I will hopefully get it in next week.
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Ok I'm at this stage debating the same thing, I've primed the running wings and am gonna give them a coat or two of PS-59, then add the stickers, what's best to seal these with? Cheersum! Done: McLaren MP4/23
Started: Red Bull RB7 & Hachette 1/16 Tiger I Tank
Awaiting Construction: DeAg 1/12 Spitfire & RMS Titanic (Hachette)
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See post #3. But be mindful that the exhaust residue may strip the sealer and paint from the rear wing.
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I did not paint the front or rear of the running body. When its on the floor and going around I never really notice any difference in colours. Then again it could just be my poor eyesight! Finished 3D Printer, RB7, Hummer, Skyrider drone & Combat tank collection http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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