Protecting the hull

taping the joints

still being discussed at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pdracer/

painting the exterior

Use a cheap oil based paint. Or latex. Much to discuss at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pdracer/

painting the interior

Much to discuss at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pdracer/

nonslip grip on the inner floor

Talk about ways to create texture on the inner floor.