You are the first person I saw address the different types of paint: i.e water based or oil based, also, on car vs off car. Did not think of that. Thanks for a good, informative video.
It doesn’t matter if the tire is new or old, I did mine while they were on the car and even after the first 3 or so kilometres they were cracked up. The main problem is the tire flexes and the paint dries hard so any bits of movement in the rubber causes it to crack. For it to work the paint would need to stay partially wet ie like silicone to avoid the possibility of cracking.
Oil base pen colour will get yellowy after a moment later so I tried to put clear coat on top of letters with a brush. It’s been 3month, but still look similar as the first time when i did without cracking letters I think so far it’s the best way to do it
I did my Hankook tires with the White oil paint sharpie it's been a year and no cracks or chips. Ran my tires a month before painting them. I cleaned them with rubbing alcohol before painting them. I also don't used cleaners other than soap at the car wash.
do you have a instagram or something where you can send me pictures of the tires? I know that its been a year but if you have any photos it will help out alot
And also with timp fluctuation tire pressure will expand and lesses as well as hitting bumps while driving will make the tire flex causing cracks as well.
Interesting results. I "experimented" with oil based vs the acrylic a few years ago and had way better durability with the acrylic (both on new and used tires) . Didn't yellow/brown as quickly as oil. Neither like tire shine tho lol. I also found acrylic was easier to touch up (doesn't smear very much compared to oil based).
sir_dannyv I used the same paint pens actually lol. I think the difference was I didn't scuff up the tires with sand paper, I just cleaned the tires using wheel & tire cleaner and plastic bristle brush. I think the oil/resin still tires was what caused your results vs mine.
Ranger tire paint. But I’m having trouble too. I believe that it’s mostly my tire preparation. I used greased lightning and a wire brush then just rinsed. We’re it holds it holds good. But where it cracks and flakes it looks bad. I’m just using the brush to scratch the painted parts and flake off the other. I’m on my third coat. I can see a fourth in my future. Tires off. Good years 2017.
Chris Oliveras you can but if the paint is too cracked it won't look as smooth. I drove the car for 2 weeks and then noticed the cracks. The problem was that I didn't paint the tires when they were mounted on the car. The sidewall flexed when I put them on the car and caused cracking.
Enamel Paint Marker pen white is the best i fixed my white wall lettering like new, better then when tires were new, oil base is for interior type stuff ,
Enamel is a finish...acrylic enamel, oil enamel. It was first synonymous with oil due to how hard coatings dried back in the day. A typical enamel sets up harder as time passes...a no go for a tire.
Tyson Kurtz 2 weeks going on 3. Paint still held up in the weeks that followed. No problems aside from the cracking due to not painting them while they were on the car
I used some isopropyl alcohol on a rag. It took a while to get it off but i didnt scrub too hard and didnt use anything stronger than the alcohol as i didnt want to risk damaging the tire/drying it out or whatever. Whether or not isopropyl alcohol can damage a tire i dont know, but i just played it safe, and it worked for me :)
@@dverdin55 thanks, that was probably how you should have started your video! Pens are supposed to last a year and I was thinking that sucks when I heard it.
A reason why heat will mess up the tire paint? Its just on new tires mostly New tires have some resin on it from when they were made to keep them fresh and new. It goes away after you drive around on them. That resin will mess with the paint so its best to drive the tires around for a few hundred miles to get the resin out.
My bad lol. Tires mounted on the wheels with the wheels mounted on the car and the car on the ground. You want the side wall to already be flexing when you paint
yo it don't matter these pens suck i did it with the tires on the car and the paint just washed off i even let it dry for 3 days in garage. dont waste your money on these pens
You must've fucked up one of the steps. 1. don't have cheap soft tires 2. use tire for at least a month first to break them in and insure paint doesn't crack 3. clean tires thoroughly with rubbing alcohol 4. apply 3 coats allowing paint to dry between coats and cure afterward.
You are the first person I saw address the different types of paint: i.e water based or oil based, also, on car vs off car. Did not think of that. Thanks for a good, informative video.
mike kilfoyle glad I could help! 👍🏽
Sorry, I have some difficulty in listening. What does he recommend, at last?
It doesn’t matter if the tire is new or old, I did mine while they were on the car and even after the first 3 or so kilometres they were cracked up. The main problem is the tire flexes and the paint dries hard so any bits of movement in the rubber causes it to crack.
For it to work the paint would need to stay partially wet ie like silicone to avoid the possibility of cracking.
Thank you for this comparison, I had questions on this exact thing.
ph1x3r glad I could help!
Oil base pen colour will get yellowy after a moment later so I tried to put clear coat on top of letters with a brush.
It’s been 3month, but still look similar as the first time when i did without cracking letters I think so far it’s the best way to do it
What kind of clear coat did you use?
Thank you for the great comparisons and explanations!
I did my Hankook tires with the White oil paint sharpie it's been a year and no cracks or chips. Ran my tires a month before painting them. I cleaned them with rubbing alcohol before painting them. I also don't used cleaners other than soap at the car wash.
do you have a instagram or something where you can send me pictures of the tires? I know that its been a year but if you have any photos it will help out alot
Milwaukee oil marker was recommended over Sharpy...50/50 i suppose.
And also with timp fluctuation tire pressure will expand and lesses as well as hitting bumps while driving will make the tire flex causing cracks as well.
Interesting results. I "experimented" with oil based vs the acrylic a few years ago and had way better durability with the acrylic (both on new and used tires) . Didn't yellow/brown as quickly as oil. Neither like tire shine tho lol. I also found acrylic was easier to touch up (doesn't smear very much compared to oil based).
Really? What kind of acrylic did you use? I'm guessing that the reason mine did not come out well was because of it being from a paint pen.
sir_dannyv I used the same paint pens actually lol. I think the difference was I didn't scuff up the tires with sand paper, I just cleaned the tires using wheel & tire cleaner and plastic bristle brush. I think the oil/resin still tires was what caused your results vs mine.
Did you apply the paint in 3 coats? Makes a huge difference
FontuneTheTeller did you?
nice work dude. you saved me a lot of time and effort
Good vid ... thanks mate
Think tyre paint looks better worn.
As a fellow C28n wheel owner, it hurts me to see that rash
how long did you drive with these to get this kind of wear ?
that curb rash though
Thank you for the review!!!!
I did my tiring painting on the car and it still cracks, the cracking is inevitable
Does applying clear coat on top help?
Of course not bruh, tyre flexes all around
I used paint markers but ran out. I then used acrylic paint, a sealer, and clear coat.
Not sure how long it will last.
How do they look now? It's been over a year...
@@Mikhanator the paint held up for two years with minimal driving.
Why would you not try rubberized paint?
(Plasti-Dip)
It won't work. The Plasti-Dip people themselves say don't try it.
Ranger tire paint. But I’m having trouble too. I believe that it’s mostly my tire preparation. I used greased lightning and a wire brush then just rinsed. We’re it holds it holds good. But where it cracks and flakes it looks bad. I’m just using the brush to scratch the painted parts and flake off the other. I’m on my third coat. I can see a fourth in my future. Tires off. Good years 2017.
I think the tire gel you use made the paint crack. I’ve used them and it never has cracked on me
Looks like you forgot to sand the letter before you paint it..
Can you do touch ups after they start to crack? And how long did you run them before you made the video... not sure if I heard that part
Chris Oliveras you can but if the paint is too cracked it won't look as smooth. I drove the car for 2 weeks and then noticed the cracks. The problem was that I didn't paint the tires when they were mounted on the car. The sidewall flexed when I put them on the car and caused cracking.
@@dverdin55when painting them while mounted on the car, does it matter if the letters that you're painting are on the top of the tire or the bottom?
Enamel Paint Marker pen white is the best i fixed my white wall lettering like new, better then when tires were new, oil base is for interior type stuff ,
How did this hold up? these oil based pens don't seem to work too great.
Enamel is oil based.
Enamel is a finish...acrylic enamel, oil enamel.
It was first synonymous with oil due to how hard coatings dried back in the day. A typical enamel sets up harder as time passes...a no go for a tire.
So its ACTUALLY oil can paint you use for this?
Nice video 👍
Enamel base paint 3 coat!
I ran my new kimono tire for a couple hindered miles cleaned and painted still got cracking
HOW LONG bro before you made the update vid? Give us details,
Someone asked that same question in the comments. It was a little over a month. Hope it helps 👍🏽
What about clear coat over the paint that is uva/uvb sunscreen to the paint. Or is the paint outdoor paint with that sunscreen protectant in it?
I just remembered clear coat can "yellow"
When you touch it up do you have to remove old paint or can you just add more white on top of old paint?
add a new coat on top, i recommend using oil based paint for the first coat then seal it with liquid rubber paint like flex seal or Plasti Dip
Good tip bruh
What is the color of those rims please
Denis gunmetal gray
Thanks bro
What brand oil based paint did you use
how long did you drive with the paint on the tires before you started the video?
Tyson Kurtz 2 weeks going on 3. Paint still held up in the weeks that followed. No problems aside from the cracking due to not painting them while they were on the car
what paint did u use for the oil based?
nice
How would you remove the paint if you don’t want it on your tires anymore?
I used some isopropyl alcohol on a rag. It took a while to get it off but i didnt scrub too hard and didnt use anything stronger than the alcohol as i didnt want to risk damaging the tire/drying it out or whatever. Whether or not isopropyl alcohol can damage a tire i dont know, but i just played it safe, and it worked for me :)
@@squirms Isopropyl can cause the rubber to dry out faster actually. Acetone probably would've worked better & faster.
It's cracking because you put on too many coats because the sidewalls flex
about how many pens does it take to complete the job?
That's gonna depend on how much you're painting, as well as how many coats you put. You'll definitely want several pens to do all 4 tires.
paint sucks will always crack and fade. better just to get the tire stickers from ebay
Can I shine my tires after the paint dries?
Eric Valenzuela yes you can but it may discolor the acrylic paint. The oil paint should be cool
you def Corey from trailer park boys
surface, it's rubber it flexes
How long ago was this done before this video was done?
Thomas Whitmore how long did I have the paint on the tires before I shot the video? Im not sure if that's what you mean
@@dverdin55 Yes, how long?
Thomas Whitmore about a month or so. Maybe even longer
@@dverdin55 thanks, that was probably how you should have started your video! Pens are supposed to last a year and I was thinking that sucks when I heard it.
Whats a heat reson?
A reason why heat will mess up the tire paint? Its just on new tires mostly New tires have some resin on it from when they were made to keep them fresh and new. It goes away after you drive around on them. That resin will mess with the paint so its best to drive the tires around for a few hundred miles to get the resin out.
#wifebeater
Lol
Maybe use plasti dip so it will flex with the tire.
Shit sux. Have to touch up once a week. And that’s after 3 initial coats. Removing it today
How do ya remove this stuff?
You keep saying "mounted on the car". You mean "mounted on the rim", I assume?
My bad lol. Tires mounted on the wheels with the wheels mounted on the car and the car on the ground. You want the side wall to already be flexing when you paint
OK thanks bro'!
Man, fix the scuffing on your rims.. make a video :)
Stickers are better than paint but I don’t do it regardless seems stupid as hell
yo it don't matter these pens suck i did it with the tires on the car and the paint just washed off i even let it dry for 3 days in garage. dont waste your money on these pens
You must've fucked up one of the steps.
1. don't have cheap soft tires
2. use tire for at least a month first to break them in and insure paint doesn't crack
3. clean tires thoroughly with rubbing alcohol
4. apply 3 coats allowing paint to dry between coats and cure afterward.
@@quantumleap4023 he definitely did screw up. Expensive tires can come in all compounds (hard or soft) btw.