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    So after watching cars, i've decided that having white lettering on your tires is def. sexy, and i think i want to give it a try. I took a look around online and found that the biggest obstacle would be getting a paint that will stick, not crack under stress, or peel off when heated. There are a number of latex paints that would probably do the job well enough (i'll probably head down to the stores on sunday... if i don't melt first), and i also found this guy in Iceland that sells cans of specially formulated white wall paint for 40 bucks (that includes international shipping) that would do the job.

    Anyway, i just thought i'd throw the idea out there. Thoughts anyone?

    (oh and btw, i happen to have a spare tire that i'll practise on first... and anyway i'm getting new rims by the end of summer, so if it looks horrible i won't have to live with it long)


    Originally posted by SSMOWS6
    i mean, you can always fly wes out there and since he's a tool sometimes, fashion him into a plow for the maro
    R.I.P. '07 Pats
    Still... 18-1 > 1 and done

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    LOL..

    not @ you of course. But after watching or well during the movie cars, i was thinking the same.

    i didnt really take it seriously, just wondered how it would look. Good luck with this Mark..

    '95 3.8L A4 PGM. & '95 LT1 M6 PGM. :burn:

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    • #3
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      Wow.... that was a quick response... haha

      Yea so i guess sunday i'm gonna give this a try if i can. I'll post pics and whatnot :)


      Originally posted by SSMOWS6
      i mean, you can always fly wes out there and since he's a tool sometimes, fashion him into a plow for the maro
      R.I.P. '07 Pats
      Still... 18-1 > 1 and done

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      • #4
        Re: Painting tires??

        i had white paint lettering on my '89 Z24 that i had and i will say it looked really good and i also have been thinking of doing it to my firebird but its not running know so whats the point.

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        • #5
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          goto any autoparts store, they have white wall touch up, its a paint pen, or usually is...that'll do the trick, I did mine in yellow, but that was a while ago when I had the 16's on.

          "Money can't buy me happiness, but I'm happiest when I can buy what I want"
          05' CTS-V
          00' Camaro - SOLD :(

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            Re: Painting tires??

            Originally posted by nikon
            goto any autoparts store, they have white wall touch up, its a paint pen, or usually is...that'll do the trick, I did mine in yellow, but that was a while ago when I had the 16's on.
            Cool, thanks. How'd it look?


            Originally posted by SSMOWS6
            i mean, you can always fly wes out there and since he's a tool sometimes, fashion him into a plow for the maro
            R.I.P. '07 Pats
            Still... 18-1 > 1 and done

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            • #7
              Re: Painting tires??

              I've always liked the raised white letters on tires. I think it makes the car a bit more unique. If you paint yours, post pics afterwards. I'd like to see it done with a white paint-pen.
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                lol thats a cool idea i lvoe how u got the idea from cars to lol
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                  I hate white lettering on my 87 firebird...i like it in the 3rd gens but not 4th


                  87 Firebird RIP
                  96 Camaro RS RIP
                  94 Patriot Red 1LE Z28 - Sold
                  02 WS6 TA - Sold

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                  • #10
                    Re: Painting tires??

                    Originally posted by nikon
                    goto any autoparts store, they have white wall touch up, its a paint pen, or usually is...that'll do the trick, I did mine in yellow, but that was a while ago when I had the 16's on.
                    So just before work i went to Kragen, Autozone, and Pepboys and none of them had any white wall touch up... in fact they didn't even know what i should use as a substitute :( I ended up getting some scratch touch-up paint in a pen form.. but i'm kind of doubtful it'll work. I'm def. going to the paint store tomorrow to see what they have.


                    Originally posted by SSMOWS6
                    i mean, you can always fly wes out there and since he's a tool sometimes, fashion him into a plow for the maro
                    R.I.P. '07 Pats
                    Still... 18-1 > 1 and done

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                      Re: Painting tires??

                      Originally posted by Fireball27
                      So just before work i went to Kragen, Autozone, and Pepboys and none of them had any white wall touch up... in fact they didn't even know what i should use as a substitute :( I ended up getting some scratch touch-up paint in a pen form.. but i'm kind of doubtful it'll work. I'm def. going to the paint store tomorrow to see what they have.
                      sounds dumb, but try wally world or kmart.
                      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2287597


                      :( SOLD! NO LONGER A CAMARO OWNER :(

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                      • #12
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                        I don't think the paint will last long. Could try it though

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                        • #13
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                          walmart sells the white wall paint i have seen it the cap for the pen is in a big tire you can't miss it i think orange package.. i searched their website and couldn't find anything.. but they do have it i am 100% for sure..
                          2001 Camaro 3.8 A4
                          1991 3000GT VR4
                          2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

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