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There are to types of paint included in the technic pack, IC2 paint and RP paint. IC2 paint is used for painting wires to make they don't connect, it also can be used on construction foam blocks. RP paint is used to paint pneumatic tubes which has a variety of uses. Neither are used to paint blocks.