I bought this as a built model. I decided to keep it as a survivor. The only thing I changed was the rear tires/wheels. It had some wide street tires that I didn't like. I changed them for a pair of slicks on steel wheels to give it more of that 1970s "drive it to the strip then put the slicks on" look. After a very careful wash, I did seal the decals to the paint with a clear coat to protect them.