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Is anyone making reproduction shrink wrap that looks like original scr or scr cells? I have some old matched packs that I want to rebuild for shelf cars but the labels look rough. Thought I saw where someone made heat shrink to replace the originals. I know mci makes some decals but they seem pretty...

juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:32 pm

srobert910 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:21 pm My concern now is, should I further treat the parts to keep them from drying out again? Like a protectant? I’d never use armor all on anything, but maybe something similar. Silicone spray maybe?

It took them 30 years to dry out. I think that you're good for a while.

Excellent point.

I finished rehydrating and whitening the parts from my Traxxas trx-1 project and it turned out great. Everything is nice and semi flexible, and almost the same color as they were back in the early 90’s. My concern now is, should I further treat the parts to keep them from drying out again? Like a pr...

What does everyone use to “condition” the plastic after the whitening process? Anything suggested like an oil or silicone? I would guess that most oils could deteriorate plastic, but maybe there’s something synthetic that would work?

Hi everyone, currently live in Austin, Texas. Recently got into vintage collecting. Picking up all the cars that I used to have from the late 80’s and through the 90’s when I got into racing.

Any suggestions on replacement Jrx2 rear tires? Seems like there have been a few 2.0” tires available in the past, but nothing currently. I’d prefer some 4 rows like the originals but would settle for almost anything that looks like it came from that era.