jweik Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hi all, i searched the forum and could not find a solution to this issue. I have had no luck with waterslide decals on the tires of my kits. ANy suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The real rubber tires are very difficult to decal - the rubber is flat and decals will not only not stuck well, they will silver. Also, most paints do not like real rubber tires and either never dry or dry and flake off. If they are "rubber" as in vinyl tires (Revell kits, for instance), and are pretty glossy, just apply decals paint over with desired sheen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vypurr59 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I coat my tires with future, let dry, then decal, and dull coat if necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jweik Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 thanks for the info guys. I just got some future, will try it out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 i always sand the sidwalls to remove any lettering put decals on (i mostly use slixx tire lettering) ,hit them with solva- set ,let this dry , then spray them with testors dullcoat i have had really good results this way. vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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