Holding resin tires for painting

[johnyrotten]

Just looking for options how everyone secures resin tires for airbrushing. I've already made something,  but if there happens to be a faster, or simpler way I'm all ears. Here's what I've come up with.

[Ace-Garageguy]

That looks pretty trick to me.  

[johnyrotten]

56 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

That looks pretty trick to me.  

Thanks, these work, wondering how others have done it, my first idea failed.

Edited December 20, 2024 by johnyrotten

[Ace-Garageguy]

31 minutes ago, johnyrotten said:

...wondering how others have done it...

I've used tapered and straight dowels.

[yh70]

1 hour ago, johnyrotten said:

Just looking for options how everyone secures resin tires for airbrushing. I've already made something,  but if there happens to be a faster, or simpler way I'm all ears. Here's what I've come up with.

i can see it working on hollow tires but not on solid ones. i use a lot of resin -3D tires on my truck builds. i have always laid a strip of 3/4 masking tape down on a scrap piece of a cardboard box and lay the tires on the tape. once dry i turn them over. tape does not leave any residue..

[johnyrotten]

5 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

I've used tapered and straight dowels.

I was thinking something like that, I didn't/don't have any dowels on hand. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. 

[johnyrotten]

8 minutes ago, yh70 said:

i can see it working on hollow tires but not on solid ones. i use a lot of resin -3D tires on my truck builds. i have always laid a strip of 3/4 masking tape down on a scrap piece of a cardboard box and lay the tires on the tape. once dry i turn them over. tape does not leave any residue..

These are iceman collections, they have hollow "segments", I agree they wouldn't work with anything solid. I like the tape idea, first time using anything resin, good to know the adhesive shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for the info. 

[bobss396]

11 hours ago, yh70 said:

i can see it working on hollow tires but not on solid ones. i use a lot of resin -3D tires on my truck builds. i have always laid a strip of 3/4 masking tape down on a scrap piece of a cardboard box and lay the tires on the tape. once dry i turn them over. tape does not leave any residue..

I do this too using double stick Scotch tape.

I also will drill a small hole in the back side of the tire and impale it on a tooth pick. Or even in the tread.

[Shark]

I don't paint tires often, but I usually l tape them flat on a paint stick and spray the tread a black that is a little lighter. After drying, tape the treads up and spray the sidewalls a gloss toned down black. Later apply the lettering decals and once they have set a day or two, spray a couple light coats of Dullcote clear.

[johnyrotten]

4 hours ago, Shark said:

I don't paint tires often, but I usually l tape them flat on a paint stick and spray the tread a black that is a little lighter. After drying, tape the treads up and spray the sidewalls a gloss toned down black. Later apply the lettering decals and once they have set a day or two, spray a couple light coats of Dullcote clear.

I've made up 10-12 color test, and coated half of each with dull coat, that really adds "depth" to the different shades. I should have just bought a tire black, this project has some self imposed limitations. Thanks for the reply 

[IceMan Collections]

This is close to how we paint them in the shop. We break toothpicks and cross them inside the tire. Add a little glue and once dry we hold them with an alligator clip.

But we have seen people tape them flat as well. I believe it's a matter of preference.

Btw, thanks for the support. We appreciate it.

[johnyrotten]

24 minutes ago, IceMan Collections said:

This is close to how we paint them in the shop. We break toothpicks and cross them inside the tire. Add a little glue and once dry we hold them with an alligator clip.

But we have seen people tape them flat as well. I believe it's a matter of preference.

Btw, thanks for the support. We appreciate it.

You're welcome, I'm actually placing an order another order tonight,  I ham-fistedly broke one of the rear wheels. Very happy with everything,  you and your company are awesome. Thank you

Edited December 22, 2024 by johnyrotten
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