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Construction Topics => Reference material => Topic started by: jh63fan on February 15, 2025, 08:01:41 PM

Title: Painting tires
Post by: jh63fan on February 15, 2025, 08:01:41 PM
I never have messed with 3D printed or resin tires before, until now. What do you paint them with color wise and brand. I intend to use decals for the lettering.   Thanks
Title: Re: Painting tires
Post by: Speedracer on February 15, 2025, 08:18:07 PM
I use Rustoleum 2X flat black primer without any issues
Title: Re: Painting tires
Post by: Spooker on February 16, 2025, 08:57:18 AM
I've had good success with Tamiya Rubber Black.
Title: Re: Painting tires
Post by: Volzfan59 on February 16, 2025, 10:34:13 AM
Quote from: Spooker on February 16, 2025, 08:57:18 AMI've had good success with Tamiya Rubber Black.

Does the Tamiya rubber black come in a spray can? I don't have an air brush.
Title: Re: Painting tires
Post by: Brian Conn on February 16, 2025, 01:51:44 PM
Yes, it comes in a spray can Tamiya 85082 TS-82 Rubber Black Lacquer Spray Paint 100ml
Title: Re: Painting tires
Post by: Volzfan59 on February 16, 2025, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: Brian Conn on February 16, 2025, 01:51:44 PMYes, it comes in a spray can Tamiya 85082 TS-82 Rubber Black Lacquer Spray Paint 100ml

Thanks Brian 👍
Title: Re: Painting tires
Post by: Brian Conn on February 16, 2025, 06:53:03 PM
...I have been using rubber Black brushed on tires from a bottle as well as on engine belts and hoses with great results.  I first apply a thin coat of a either matte or flat Black then the rubber Black.  It can also be used to  high light the rubber strips found on doors, trunk lids and window seals if visible on the build.   
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