NorthernWolfman Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 hi guys, awesome site you guys got here, been lurking for quite a while now and trying to find the answers to my questions so i wouldn't be asking the same questions to you guys but i can't find the answer to this one. I just recently got settled in and started working on some kits again in my spare time and been trying new thngs that i've never done before. I'm working on a 32 ford street rod and wanted to whitewall the tires so i am using Tamiyas acrylic white. So i painted the walls of the tires a while back ago and let the whole project sit for a long time, came back to it and noticed the paint cracking and falling off the tires, stripped them down and sanded them with the dremel a bit, repainted them not too long ago again and the paint cracked again. Should i be sealing the paint with Future or something else? thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I've used Polly Scale water-based acrylic paints for tires for over 30 years with no peeling or yellowing. Wash the tires first in warm soapy water and dry them thoroughly before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kortman Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Matthew, Welcome to the site. I think you'll find guys here that can answer just about any question you have. And you will probably get more than one answer that will work. Now, getting to your question. I have always used Polly Scale paints to do white walls. It's an acrylic paint similar to Tamiya, but it covers better when you brush it. Polly Scale can be found in a lot of model railroad shops. I have user both Reefer White and Antique White. I prefer the Antique White because it gives a little more realistic hue to the whites. Polly scale drys to an eggshell satin finish which to me looks perfect for white walls. The tires on the truck below were painted painted with the Antique white approx. 5 or 6 years ago now. they do not have any clear over them and they look just as good now as when I painted them. I hope this has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I have used artist's acrylic paints in tubes. I've used white and also mixed in tiny bits of brown and yellow for replicating yellowed whitewalls, such as the shoe polish markings on funny car and dragster tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I used Tamiya flat acrylic white for the whitewalls on this '58 Caddy. No cracking or peeling issues to date 6 years on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I use Humbrol matt white enamel. Not a single problem in 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernWolfman Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 thanks for the quick replies guys, gonna hit the hobby shop tomorrow and try some other brand of paint then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I use Humbrol matt white enamel. Not a single problem in 30 years. You don't have problems with Humbrol reacting with the vinyl? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 You don't have problems with Humbrol reacting with the vinyl? Charlie Larkin Not a single occurrence in 30+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I've only painted a couple sets of whitewalls, but both times I used Polly S/Floquil water-based acrylic and had great results. Here's one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazed Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Doesn't seem like polly scale is available anymore. What are you guys using now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I only use Tamiya Flat White when doing any type of tire markings and a white Gel Pen for small tire markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazed Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I used Tamiya flat white on my Mobius tires for my f100 and as soon as I tried to put the wheels in they cracked and popped right off. was able to rub with my thumbnail and remove all of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazed Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Bad pic, looked much better with the 2nd coat till it all came off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Yeah, on hollow tires it's better doing them after they're on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 straight ammonia will remove the Tamiya acrylics without harming tires or other paints(wheels) Flexing of tires when putting on wheels will crack most paints. It is better to paint after the wheel is installed. Make a msk with tape and a circle template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I use the Cheap Apple Barrel Acrylics from Wal-Martfor tire sidewalls.Yes flexing the tire after the paint dries will crack itand even cause lifting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Oh yeah, it works best when airbrushed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazed Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Bought some tires from Pegasus, they fit the Mobius wheels fine, just a tad taller than stock. Happy Camper. Edited March 23, 2017 by Crazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I airbrushed Testors Aztek "opaque" white to redo a couple sets of AMT 1961-issue wide whites; took three coats to make it really opaque but it worked in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The tires I am painting are plastic not vinyl so I am not worried so much about the paint but how do you mask the circles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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