|
|||||||
| Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
 |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
02-29-2012, 03:18 AM
|
#1 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 524
|
Painting that red line on Firestone tires
I'm having a killer time trying to paint that red centering guide line on my firestones. Anybody have any tips or suggestions on how to get a better result?
__________________
DMAFC |
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 03:39 AM
|
#2 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ridgefield, Ct
Posts: 3,441
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Just a thought, is it easier to wipe off the excess than try to apply a even line? A damp rag with thinner wrapped on a paint mixing stick might work well.
__________________
They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical. |
|
|
|
| Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 05:01 AM
|
#3 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mpls, MN
Posts: 27,582
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
I'll often use a small paint brush and "paint" Vasaline or grease on the part I don't want painted.
I'm not sure what the problem is though. Is the paint too thin, or too hard to keep a straight line? |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 11:27 AM
|
#4 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 416
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Don't want a straight line, a curved one.......lol
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 11:49 AM
|
#5 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,099
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
First, I don't think I'd stand chance without a striping brush and striping enamel. Hopefully you read the thread linked below. If I was doing it I would have done just what Ward posted.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47648
__________________
http://www.abarnyard.com/ |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 03:13 PM
|
#6 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Fresno, Ca.
Posts: 3,636
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 06:07 PM
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,487
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
I striped my tires with them mounted on the rims and inflated. I used a striping brush and spun the wheel on a Snapple bottle. It was actually pretty easy!
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 08:22 PM
|
#8 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 524
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
I bought the one shot paint in fire red. Tried to tape it off but didn't really work. Wonder how it was done at the factory? A stamp maybe? Or a stincil of some kind?
__________________
DMAFC |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 08:56 PM
|
#9 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 316
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Can you show me an example of what you want?
__________________
Pete's Ponies Mustang RUSToration & Performance |
|
|
|
|
03-03-2012, 01:57 PM
|
#10 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 3,600
 |
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
OR call Jim Brand. He can do it for you with no worries and do it perfect!
__________________
Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe |
|
|
|
|
04-04-2012, 12:34 PM
|
#11 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Eastern Tennessee
Posts: 11,520
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Arlen, how did you ever come out on this project?
|
|
|
|
)|
04-04-2012, 01:28 PM
|
#12 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ
Posts: 2,047
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
The tripple pinstripes on later 40 Ford steel rims were painted by spinning the wheel and holding the striping brush very still with either your hand or with a fixture.
__________________
-------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC |
|
|
|
|
04-05-2012, 12:23 AM
|
#13 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 524
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Still a work in progress Brent. Probably going to keep trying new ideas or just end up having the guy who pinstripes the car do the tires at the same time.
__________________
DMAFC |
|
|
|
|
04-05-2012, 03:26 PM
|
#14 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Putnam Valley N.Y.
Posts: 2,151
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
"JIM BRAND" like Mark said......
|
|
|
|
|
04-05-2012, 07:49 PM
|
#15 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Fresno, Ca.
Posts: 3,636
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Arlen,
I had this thought.....  small width tho.........Dudley * found it under..." printers rubber rollers "....google.. Last edited by d.j. moordigian; 04-05-2012 at 07:55 PM. |
|
|
|
|
04-06-2012, 11:10 AM
|
#16 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 882
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Dr. Enrique Klein shared this pix of an original tire. although worn, it appears the red paint may have covered both (or parts) of the 2 ridges in addition to the depression (grove) between them.
when i did mine i thinned the paint a little, ran nicely down into the groove. what are folks' opinion regarding the lettering itself? should the face of the letters be covered with paint or should they be black rubber. (even if originally covered, i suspect their face would have been rubbed off pretty quickly) |
|
|
|
|
04-06-2012, 02:41 PM
|
#17 | |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Eastern Tennessee
Posts: 11,520
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Quote:
I would like to look at an original tire up close sometime because I would think the red inspection line would have been vulcanized into the rubber. I think Dudley probably has the right idea on how the logo would have been painted on. Maybe partial paint and partial vulcanizing??? 
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2012, 09:56 AM
|
#18 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 492
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
This couldn't be a Ford exclusive, could it? I've seen some original Martins with colored logos on whitewalls. I googled some but couldn't find something specific to that deal. Any input?
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2012, 10:27 AM
|
#19 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,413
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...ht=tires+paint
http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...ht=tires+paint http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...ht=tires+paint Just three of the many threads about this topic. -Tim |
|
|
|
|
04-09-2012, 07:48 AM
|
#20 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 492
|
Re: Painting that red line on Firestone tires
Great Model A info WTSHNN, but my question was regarding the industry as a whole. So I can assume that all tires, regardless of the OEM using them, were "logo'd"? usually when I find an original tire it's lucky to have a sidewall at all, let alone 75+yr old paint in the logos. Like I said earlier though, I have seen Martin Super Cushions, NOS, with colored shields (or whatever it is) on WSW tires. And yes, as a Packard restorer, I'm interested in adding this detail.
On to painting rubber, a small addition of light oil into the 1-Shot, or some use castor oil, will let it remain flexible and last a lot longer. A bit of slow dry solvent 1st will allow some rubber "soak" or stain. Barring that, opaque ink would also be a good choice. The permanent variety can be reduced with alky and be made to soak into the rubber to a degree. Lastly, the medium they use to silk screen t-shirts is really flexible too. Think of how many lauderings they hold up to. |
|
|
|
|
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
Linear Mode
|
|
| Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:24 AM.