1. Clean the tires well. Use paint thinner (or silicon cleaner) to prepare the tire surface you are going to paint. If the tire surface is very smooth and/or glossy, it is good to use some sandpaper.
2. Stir the paint well and often.
3. Paint 3 coats and let each coat dry for 24 hours.
4. Let the tires dry for 24 hours before use.
5. Equipment should be cleaned with turpentine.

The paint is applied with a brush. It is rather thick with good coverage and adhesion. The first coat covers amazingly well. The second coat completely seals the tire and the third coat will make it stronger and more durable against small accidents, such as contact with a curb. The paint dries slowly allowing all brush marks to disappear.

There is a strong possibility that the tires will show a brown (or yellow) colored rubber-softening material through the paint. Triple layered paint will reduce this discoloration. If the tires are brand new this might be a problem. Then four or even five thin layers of the paint is needed to close in this brown softening material.

If the plan is to spray the paint, please use Toluene as a thinner.

To help keep water and dirt away it is good to spray STP brand Son Of A Gun on the tires, two or three layers before the first drive. It is also a good idea to have tire cleaner in the car, to clean all dirt and grease from the white walls after a journey to the countryside.

To achieve a "perfect" curved paint line it is best to outline the desired whitewall area using common automotive painter's tape (pin stripe tape). After painting, the painted outlines must be scored to prevent tearing the paint upon removal of the tape."












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