I personally feel Fabric covering is just as easy (if not easier) to work with than film....with that being said you can do with it what you want. Add some Monokote trim sheet and it should be good to go. Paint? Any paint that is fuel proof (if using nitro) or a rattle can if using gas. Most of the fabric have the word "Tex" in them (WorldTex, SolorTex, etc). You put it on just like film with one exception - you may have to wait a bit longer (3-4 seconds) for it to cool down when heating and pulling as the fabric holds some of the heat and the glue side has to cool. Repairs can be done just like MonoKote but they sometimes like to shrink a bit more than film so stay away from the unsupported edges.