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tonywy
02-02-2020, 10:13 AM
Does anybody make stencils so I can spray fresh'n up my letters ?
Real time recon
02-02-2020, 12:03 PM
14" through 20" here >> http://www.racelinedigital.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_150_151
2FAST4U
02-02-2020, 05:51 PM
I made my own
https://thumbs3.imgbox.com/5e/d2/qumRA8az_t.JPG (http://imgbox.com/qumRA8az)
AC Bill
02-03-2020, 05:06 AM
Note that Raceline Digitals claim their stencils are not designed to "freshen up" the original markings on the Goodyears.
IE-"NOT SETUP TO COVER EXISTING TIRE LETTERING ON ORIGINAL / FACTORY TIRES"
2FAST4U
02-03-2020, 02:46 PM
Note that Raceline Digitals claim their stencils are not designed to "freshen up" the original markings on the Goodyears.
IE-"NOT SETUP TO COVER EXISTING TIRE LETTERING ON ORIGINAL / FACTORY TIRES"
That’s why I made my own.
2FAST4U
02-03-2020, 02:53 PM
They’re not hard to make.mimused heavy duty stock available at Staples or Office Depot. I did a few letters at a time to avoid ruining fresh paint. In all it took me 4 or 5 days to do all the tires
https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/2a/69/XmqbNZqW_t.jpeg (http://imgbox.com/XmqbNZqW)
https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/5c/47/jfdJLq0c_t.jpeg (http://imgbox.com/jfdJLq0c)
https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/77/af/48iVaLzS_t.jpeg (http://imgbox.com/48iVaLzS)
AC Bill
02-06-2020, 07:27 PM
I made my own
https://thumbs3.imgbox.com/5e/d2/qumRA8az_t.JPG (http://imgbox.com/qumRA8az)
Good job! Did you choose a font and size, and then print them off from a computer?
2FAST4U
02-06-2020, 10:01 PM
I made them by hand with an Xacto blade. I trace the outline on paper with a pencil, then transfered them to card stock.
AC Bill
02-07-2020, 04:04 AM
I made them by hand with an Xacto blade. I trace the outline on paper with a pencil, then transfered them to card stock.
OK I, after a closer look, I now see the tires are actually Goodyear. That would certainly make it easier getting the size and font correct..lol
Why not just order the tires with the letters already painted from the factory?
2FAST4U
02-07-2020, 08:46 AM
OK I, after a closer look, I now see the tires are actually Goodyear. That would certainly make it easier getting the size and font correct..lol
Why not just order the tires with the letters already painted from the factory?
They were. But they looked so bad I cleaned them off and re-stenciled them
StangRacer
02-10-2020, 05:35 PM
What paint are you all using on your tires to create the billboards?
How long does it hold up?
2FAST4U
02-10-2020, 07:17 PM
What paint are you all using on your tires to create the billboards?
How long does it hold up?
I bought some flat white rattle can paint. It’s held up for 3+ years. Time for a refresher though
AC Bill
02-10-2020, 07:46 PM
Ranger brand tire paint is recommended for the stencils. I'm not sure if it supposed to last longer, or not wash off after a time, but that might be worth a try.
Personally, I like the look of the faded patina that was often seen on the originals. I guess if it was flaking off, rather then just fading, it may not look so great.
Scowally
06-18-2020, 02:41 PM
I bought some flat white rattle can paint. It’s held up for 3+ years. Time for a refresher though
How big are your tires and what is the size of your stencil? I would like to wallboard my tires but the stencils I have found seem kind of small at around 2 1/2 inches each. Your stencils look more like 3 to 3 1/2 inches. Is that correct? I have a Cobra with 15 inch tires - 235s up front and 295’s in the back.