The time has come to paint our naked beauty. Everyone has their own process on this, so I will not linger long on the topic. It is recommended that you allow each coat to dry for 12 to 24 hours each. I used 3-M Brand automotive painters tape to mask off areas that will not be painted. This is low-tack tape that is less likely to peel paint off when removed than good-old yellow or blue masking tape. Let's start by giving the loco a bath in soap and water, allowing it to soak and gently cleaning it with a toothbrush as shown in Photo 51. Following the soap and water bath and a good rinsing, pour some Polly S Plastic Prep in a clean pan and dip the shell in it thoroughly. This will rinse away the residue left behind by the soap or oily finger prints (Photo 52). Place the shell assembly on a paper towel and allow to air dry Don't touch it or play with it until it is dry (Photo 53). Now, the while the shell is drying, we'll paint a few small parts. Starting with the number-board/headlight assembly, wrap masking tape around just the "headlights." Make sure this is tight around the "bulbs" as shown in Photo 54.
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