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Post by maidenindy74 on Sept 23, 2018 12:31:42 GMT -5
I working on my first model and I'm trying to paint the raised Goodyear on the tires. I've tries brush, paint pen and painting with a toothpick. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Post by orangeastre on Sept 23, 2018 13:32:34 GMT -5
I think you will find the majority of builders use decals as opposed to painting.
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Post by Stoney on Sept 23, 2018 17:33:14 GMT -5
Mount the tire so the smooth side is facing out, and use decals.
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Post by jhedir6 on Sept 23, 2018 17:36:43 GMT -5
I think you will find the majority of builders use decals as opposed to painting. Flip the tires. The raised letters arent accurate on the nascar tires. Decals are the way to go or if you have a stencil you can airbrush them, but decals are a lot easier. |
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Post by maidenindy74 on Sept 24, 2018 6:42:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. I would use decals but, this model came without tire decals and has the raised letters on both sides. I'll look for replacement tires and decals.
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Post by tireman33 on Sept 24, 2018 10:34:23 GMT -5
You can trim off the raised letters with a sharp hobby knife. Take your time and go slowly. Then sand sidewall with 3600 or 4000 sandpaper. Use acrylic gloss clear on sidewall. May take a few coats to get a smooth sidewall. Apply decals and when dry, cover with acrylic clear flat.
Do not use enamel paint on rubber tires as it will never dry.
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Post by maidenindy74 on Sept 24, 2018 14:14:57 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll give trimming them off a try.
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Post by 18degrees on Sept 27, 2018 22:02:27 GMT -5
When i used to paint tire lettering, i used white acrylic paint. It actually sticks to the rubber tire.
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Post by maidenindy74 on Feb 12, 2019 13:57:02 GMT -5
I know its been several months, but I want with buying smooth tires and decals and they turned out really nice. Thanks for all the advice! The results are here in the NASCAR Builds board. |
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