Sidewall stencils on Avon CR6ZZ tires

[Gumball]

I wanted a vintage race appearance for my 15" wheels with Avon CR6ZZ tires, so was looking for a way to do the sprayed "AVON" stencil on the sidewalls. After buying the Raceline Digital version of stencils, which in my opinion were way too large for the tires, I happened upon a cheap set of 2" cardboard stencils at the local office supply store - $2.99.

So, after giving the sidewalls a good cleaning, taping together the stencil letters with the right radius, and spraying with some SEM parchment interior dye........

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/Painted%20Sidewall_zpseujeeusl.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/Painted%20Sidewall_zpseujeeusl.jpg.html)

Here's the stencils I used:

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/Tire%20Stencil_zps1qwkbthi.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/Tire%20Stencil_zps1qwkbthi.jpg.html)

I held the spray can about 12" - 18" from the tires so that the dye went on fairly dry. They have just the right amount of overspray to look like race tires, so if you're looking for a more finished white lettering job, this probably isn't the method for you.

Here's what the tread of the CR6ZZs looks like:

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20140912_192747398_zps50a680b3.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20140912_192747398_zps50a680b3.jpg.html)

Now I just need to get a few final adjustments done, including a realignment and resetting of the ride height so I can get these installed and get those graduation pics taken.

[chopthebass]

I love the look! What white paint did you use?

[MPTech]

Those look great Chris. Can't wait to see the "finish'd" pics.

[Gumball]

I love the look! What white paint did you use?

It's SEM vinyl dye - parchment, so it looks weathered right out of the can. Since it's a dye, it won't crack like paint does on sidewalls.

[chopthebass]

It's SEM vinyl dye - parchment, so it looks weathered right out of the can. Since it's a dye, it won't crack like paint does on sidewalls.

would this be the stuff?...http://www.tcpglobal.com/SEM-15453_5.html#.VTVGPE10zAU

[chopthebass]

not the gloss one though!

[Gumball]

Different can, but mine is a bit older and was specifically bought to match the parchment interior of my wife's '67 Camaro. I think I bought it from National Parts Depot or Year One. It was sitting around for a few years and someone recently mentioned that dye would be a better choice over paint, so I just used what I had on-hand.

[chopthebass]

Thanks Chris. Think I will give it a go. I have Goodyear Eagle billboards and will try spraying through a homemade temple.

I have DXF file for the Billboards if anyone is interested.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Digging it :)

Jeff

[Tom Veale]

Here's the link to the Parchment:

http://www.tcpglobal.com/SEM-15823_5.html#.VTVXniFViko

[Gumball]

The only part I'm not going to like is looking at storefront windows to see how cool I am, only to see "NOVA" on my tires... sigh...

[David Hodgkins]

Really nice Chris, and authentic looking too.

And Avons are the best! Lot's o' $$$ though!


:)

[Gumball]

Better shot of the Avon tread pattern...

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20140912_192610505_zpsc83b1ae5.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20140912_192610505_zpsc83b1ae5.jpg.html)

[carlewms]

Chris,

Looks great ... And sure is a less expensive option than the rubber versions applied with glue.