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09-23-2011, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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Making Whitewalls Black
Howdy, Boys:
I have a beautiful set of whitewalls on my '39. I wish to have blackwalls. I figure I have two choices: 1) Turn them around and paint the whitewalls black with some kind of tire paint, or.... 2) Do a trade. (Slim chance.) What tips do you have for option #1? Much obliged, Mike Durhan
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09-23-2011, 08:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Making Whitewalls Black
http://www.oldgarage.com/gallery/v/b...reblk.jpg.html
I used this product many years ago on raised white letters which I never cared for. The tires were on my un-fendered coupe, painted letters were on the inside and after a lot of miles and years still looked like the day I painted them. I'm sure DuPont doesn't make it any more, but if you can find it somewhere it's the best, bar none. |
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09-23-2011, 09:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: Making Whitewalls Black
Rebal Sympathy .....................
I know the perfect product. Use BLACK STOVE POLISH. It might be hard to find, in the south. Ace Hardware will order it for you. I used it on two tires, four years ago, and you still can not tell, they were once whitewalls. Use plastic gloves. It won't come off your hands either ! It's also good for dressing black wall tires. MIKE |
09-23-2011, 09:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Making Whitewalls Black
Flat black Krylon spray paint. Turn the whitewalls to the inside and spray away. Simple and cheap....and lasts for years.
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09-23-2011, 09:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: Making Whitewalls Black
just saw the black stove polish online at Sears, i have also been looking for something to go blackwall.
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09-24-2011, 06:57 AM | #6 |
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Re: Making Whitewalls Black
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I don't think good old Tire Black is made anymore. |
09-24-2011, 01:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: Making Whitewalls Black
A cheap way to accomplish the black wall look is something that you can pick up at most art and craft stores in small quantity's .
Acrylic black paint,,it dries flat and has the chemical properties to remain flexible,,meaning it will expand and contract as needed,,,don't use latex,it will peel in a heartbeat! HRP
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