V28VX37 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Ok so I'm kinda fond of the Idlers style big lettering on the side of the tyres. What's the best way to achieve this? I'm assuming a lot of these are stencil + rattle can jobs but surely there are other ways? Is there anyone in Oz doing something similar to http://www.tirestickers.com/ ? Here's what I'm after (via Speedhunters): RWB Idlers style: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut_kng Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have been looking for these for ages! Thought they were a manufacturer option on certain brands! They look the goods on that website Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-6718015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Interesting idea. I'd want to know how well paint can paint lasts with the heat/cold/twisting a tyre has? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-6718356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut_kng Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hopefully it'd be better then those white walls people get painted on as they don't last Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-6718405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V28VX37 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Interesting idea. I'd want to know how well paint can paint lasts with the heat/cold/twisting a tyre has? Hopefully it'd be better then those white walls people get painted on as they don't last Well that's the problem, from what I've read basic brush + normal paint job just won't last. Some people have to repaint theirs every couple of months. The stencil + spray idea seems easiest as it's very quick to redo. However, I can imagine it starting to look a bit messy around the edges after a few times. Has anyone got first hand experience with stickers/decals? How well do they last? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-6719710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 In 1970, I used to pinch my younger sister's oil based crayons (white or yellow) and it was like 'colouring-in' hehe... I forget, but it might have lasted a couple of months I think > Kleber tyres never looked so cool lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-6719814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Natro Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I use a paint pen from superepcobahn, and simply colour in the raised bits...looks good for about a month then ull need to redo it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-6719861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V28VX37 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Ok so I finally got around to trying this the other night, with some Goodyear Eagle stencils from Canada: http://www.racelinedigital.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2048 The bad news is, acrylic paint definitely does not work, it's already flaking off after a couple of days... The other bad news is, I found out that my tyres are shagged when putting them back on the car after doing this The good news, I really like the look: Any ideas on how to do this properly and which paint to use? (I'd also love to 3D print some sidewall shaped stencils to avoid buying more sticker ones each time this needs to be redone...) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7366325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchGSK Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have spent quite a lot of time trying various paint and pens and my conclusion is that it is possibly highly dependant on the tyre wall stiffness. I use a regular pen type on a set of Falken RT615 and it lasted for 1000's of Km. Now with a set of Bridgestone RE002 and even two different tyre wall specific paint cracked and peeled within a few 100 Km. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7366892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRx7s3 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I just use some stuff I got from ebay for like $6 it looks like a paint touch up brush/pot that you get from supercheap or so but it ends up drying kind of rubbery, last for agesss unless you get up and close to it with a high pressure gernie lol... just like any type of paint job make sure the tyre is clean before you do so eg. tyre shine and that sorta crap, I just wipe over the lettering with some wax and grease remover quick sand with some 320 then apply. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7366919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V28VX37 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks guys. I'd really prefer spray paint if possible - the stencils never stick on 100% so a brush/pen is likely bleed under the edges (the spray does a bit, too). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7367353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRx7s3 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The brush is pretty good just do a couple thin coats and must have a steady hand and heaps and heaps and heaps of patience. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7367390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRx7s3 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 But then again that's if you just want to do the raised lettering that's already on the tyres. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7367392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V28VX37 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 But then again that's if you just want to do the raised lettering that's already on the tyres. Yeah nah, the lettering on the tyres is tiny. I want to go big Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7367408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75coupe Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Im wondering if plasti dip spray in white would work at all, it is a latex paint... Not that i want to do it myself Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7368811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Plastidip would peel off in a stiff breeze. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7368884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V28VX37 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Mad Mike recommends 'fast dry enamel or primer' in the Tire Bomb post on Speedhunters, might give those a go. I'm considering getting a custom made laser cut stencil made out of plywood or perspex, would allow me to respray easily when needed... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/418345-where-to-get-tyre-decalsstickersprints-or-just-stencil-it/#findComment-7369089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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