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Hi,first time on here, anybody know about the Alfa Romero 155 V6 TI Bosch,i am trying to restore it,could do with new decals and paint job,can you remove the paint from the shell? thanks

Hi there jay d, welcome here at TB. You do get a polycarbonate paint remover from Tamiya $$$. I have used nitro fuel in the past with good results and no damage. I brush the fuel onto the painted areas, when the paint softens a soft cloth is used to wipe the paint off. It may want you to repeat the process a couple of times depending on paint thickness. Remember not to try any form of sanding,scraping or scouring as this will certainly leave the shell dull and damaged. Decals ..... the Bay i would say.
Good luck with the restoration! post some photos.
Marius

thanks for that i will try it.Body shells with decals are on ebay but

Welcome, jay d!
Full throttle's right - eBay may be the place where your decals pop up.
You could save a search there (and get updated) on Tamiya 9495269.
Looks like they do appear now and then. Not sure when this one ended :



You could use another shell of course, especially if you want to drive it.
Many 1/10 touring car bodies will fit your TL-01 chassis.

Restoration costs lol....
www.ebay.com/it...484769331e

www.ebay.co.uk/...19d594d0f8

I hate that you could get a complete kit for less than a replacement body kit
??? www.ebay.co.uk/...2576c435cd

One picture on eBay is a pretty big gamble though...
Why didn't my search find that body set today?
Seems more logical than just the decals in any case.

Hi,thanks for the picture,i think these were the ones i saw but i dont think they post to GB.I had a go removing the paint from the body shell,using cellouse thinners it works,soaking for a bit might make it less time consuming,i'm trying to find an old american style body any ideas?

don't you just

Old or classic?
How about a 1970 Cuda shell by Parma ...



But since you're in the UK, Kamtech have quite a few American classics.
Some even specifically mentioned to be for a TL-01.
Like this Charger for example.



Unless you meant differently of course.

Edit - changed the link to the Charger to the lexan version...