Post by Hemi on Nov 2, 2016 18:35:02 GMT -6
So I was asked to do a Tutorial on how-to color the raised lettering on tires.... WITHOUT "Future" floor shine!
As you all know some tires might need some trimming down, to rid the lettering and over-all tire of flash.... and even "seams"! I do this prior to anything else.... Then moving right along, I go to doing my normal thing with a little alcohol to "clean" the surface, allow the tires to air-dry.
Then I get out my trusty Gel Pen in white!
I then slowly do each lettering, so that the letter itself, shows as it should on the tire.... NOW theres a couple tricks here. you make a mistake? WIPE IT OFF, it takes a bit for the Gel ink to dry.... (I'm not even sure its true "ink" but coming from a "Pen" Thats what I'm gonna refer it to be!) So literally, you can screw up over and over and if you have Q-Tips, and a little water this stuff will come off over & over!
Another trick? touch the Pen to the tire lettering very lightly, and you'll get a "worn" look, touch with a normal writing pressure, and you'll get a "new" tire look..... Honestly? The Gel covers over the black NICELY!!!
See:
NOW you see the Pen itself....
I will say, take your time and go slow, its a VERY touchy thing to attempt! But with a little practice you get good QUICK! The tire you see here? Is/was only my 2nd tire EVER done this way!
Once done? Let each tire sit for at least 24 hours.... It takes a bit to dry, and even longer to "cure". you can "seal" it onto the tire with any Acrylic clear coat you desire, as long as its a WATER-BASED clear coat, solvent clear coats won't cure on the vinyl tire!
Redline tires, I bet be GREAT the same way IF you have a way to spin the tire, and hold the Pen at the same time! OR use something to guide the pen with as you make your way around its circumference!
Shopping List:
I get them from Michael's Craft Stores for $1.99. Its called a "Gelly Roll" and works GREAT for the price!
Hope this is Helpful!
As you all know some tires might need some trimming down, to rid the lettering and over-all tire of flash.... and even "seams"! I do this prior to anything else.... Then moving right along, I go to doing my normal thing with a little alcohol to "clean" the surface, allow the tires to air-dry.
Then I get out my trusty Gel Pen in white!
I then slowly do each lettering, so that the letter itself, shows as it should on the tire.... NOW theres a couple tricks here. you make a mistake? WIPE IT OFF, it takes a bit for the Gel ink to dry.... (I'm not even sure its true "ink" but coming from a "Pen" Thats what I'm gonna refer it to be!) So literally, you can screw up over and over and if you have Q-Tips, and a little water this stuff will come off over & over!
Another trick? touch the Pen to the tire lettering very lightly, and you'll get a "worn" look, touch with a normal writing pressure, and you'll get a "new" tire look..... Honestly? The Gel covers over the black NICELY!!!
See:
NOW you see the Pen itself....
I will say, take your time and go slow, its a VERY touchy thing to attempt! But with a little practice you get good QUICK! The tire you see here? Is/was only my 2nd tire EVER done this way!
Once done? Let each tire sit for at least 24 hours.... It takes a bit to dry, and even longer to "cure". you can "seal" it onto the tire with any Acrylic clear coat you desire, as long as its a WATER-BASED clear coat, solvent clear coats won't cure on the vinyl tire!
Redline tires, I bet be GREAT the same way IF you have a way to spin the tire, and hold the Pen at the same time! OR use something to guide the pen with as you make your way around its circumference!
Shopping List:
I get them from Michael's Craft Stores for $1.99. Its called a "Gelly Roll" and works GREAT for the price!
Hope this is Helpful!
