Hi,
That's great advice Ed.
I use the following..both of which are easily available in the UK
1. GT-85 PTFE spray. Excellent to give shine to models, protect against rust and keep tyres healthy.
2. Sharpie permanent markers. Can be bought in a range of colours. I used them for my Nikko Brat rebuild
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharpie-Meta...s=sharpie+gold
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