Thanks for the answers guys, I appreciate it. I've never done any kind of weathering before and I'm looking for a box-stock, non-driven look, just a cleanly built model. I know that's probably pretty boring to most of you "after-market" guys but do you think it'll look alright with sanded tires? Maybe a light coat of paint would help?
greg
BTW: It's a Tamiya Sauber Mercedes C-9, saw Ramon Quintana's Best in Show version in Scale Auto and fell in love with the car. I only wish I was talented enough to weather it the way he did, what an awesome job.