Ken´s TC FD project

First update!
So I didn't like the purple that came with the kit so I wanted to strip it. I ran some test with some strong degreaser but it didn't go so well.

The first test was with an alloy piece I had left over. Sat it in the degreaser for 40 mins! and all it did was fade it. Then I thought I'd give the tc-fd alloy a go. After 15 mins, not a chance in color.
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You can see where it was taking the blue off.
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Here is a picture of after I ran the second test. 15 mins in the same stuff. Notice the pulley holders sitting next to each other. You can't even tell which one was the one I tested on. Didn't bother with pics for the test 2. You get the idea.
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Since I didn't have stronger heavy duty degreaser on hand, I started on the chassis. I put the film on the bottom like I did my t2.
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Trimmed
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The next day I bought the degreaser home. I did the final test and it works! The pieces came out really black and rough. All I had to do was polish the surface. Which is a PITA! I kinda changed my mind on the stripping but I already started so much finish now.
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The FIRST batch of alloy is done and polished. Took me about an hour or so to do these lot.
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I'll strip the alloy as I build the car. It'll be easier to keep track of them.

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Notice that the silver isn't really shiny. It's more of a dull shiny. In the back of my head I want to get it reanodized but in different color.

Everything is ready! New Tekin, new Savox, gonna use my old protek battery
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Simple but I love it! Pactra fasgreen backed with alclad chrome. Not sure if I spelled those right but idk I'm tired! Lights were installed too. Will tuck the wires later.
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cokpit to go with it. IT'S NOT DONE. Still waiting on paint.
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My Zex Bottle. Still need to get the sticker. Will fit it once my cokpit is done. What do ya think?
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Muhahaha almost done. Just need to get my post set up, waiting for my front gear diff from hk, rims are being build, and need to find a Hotwire. Pics! Don't mind the antenna tube, I burnt it but I'll go get a new one soon.

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I finished my cokpit. Still needs the zex nos sticker. Haven't figured how I wanted to do that yet.
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Any other ideas would be cool. I'm bored waiting for parts haha.