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Old 03-02-2003 | 01:07 AM
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jack01
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Default PAINT ON PLASTIC

Here are 3 reasons I know it won't stick well without some work. Ask me how I know....

1. You have to use a flexible automotive paint. A friend used aviation grade fabric paint that was left over from another guy's repainting job on his full scale. It worked great, but is some EXPENSIVE stuff.

2. The Raptor bodies are very slick. You have to rough then up alot, and then use a good primer.

3. The Raptor bodies hold oil pretty well from flight, and there is a residue of some kind left in there from the manufacturing process. You have to clean this out with something that will break down oil. 100% denatured alcohol works, but you have to work fast since it attracts water.