Traxxas Villain 1506, Owner'S Manual

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Applying the Decals
The decals are printed on self-adhesive clear Mylar ™ . To apply the
decals, place one end down, hold the other end up, and
gradually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go.
This will prevent air bubbles. Placing both ends of the decal
down and then trying to smooth it out will result in air pockets.
To ease the application of the large decals, fill a spray bottle
with a mixture of water (16 ounces) and baby shampoo (1/4
ounce). You may also use
mild dish soap or glass cleaner.
The mixture will act as a lubricant
when positioning the decals and
prevents the decal from sticking
to itself.
• The decals are die cut, however
for concourse quality results,
they can be trimmed closer
using scissors or a hobby knife.
• Wet the boat surface (with
the soap solution) where
the decal will be applied.
• Position the decal, following
the directions above.
• Wet surface of decal to prevent scraping or tearing when
removing air bubbles (remove air bubbles from beneath the
decal using a soft or rubber straight edge/squeegee).
• If air bubbles are still present, gently pierce the bubble with
a needle (be sure to squeegee out any soap solution from
inside the bubble).
• Allow 12 hours drying time before running the boat.
For best results, apply the decals in alphanumerical order, ie:
A1, A2, A3 etc.
Painting the ABS Hull
If you wish to paint your hull another color other than the
factory white, then choose your paint with caution. Only use
enamel paint made for plastic models (available from your
hobby dealer). Do not use Lexan
™
paint. Test the paint on an
inconspicuous and non-critical area before painting the entire
boat. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for the paint. The hull
will need to be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, oil and fingerprints.
For the best results, use wax or grease remover. The hull may
require light scuffing with a maroon ScotchBrite
™ pad prior to
painting. This will promote better paint adhesion. The paint on
the bottom must be smooth to prevent a loss of performance.
Detailing Your Villain