Has anyone ever tried to do this? I have the itch for them but i still have a lot of life in the tires i have?

 

You could try this.

http://m.summitracing.com/search/pro...ire-paint-pens

I've seen the raised letters colored in with red and it looked like it came from the manufacturer like it, and stayed on for a long time. Although not sure about how white looks or how many pens you would need to do 4 solids stripes or how big. Only thing I can think of

 

if you do it clean them very well i mean verrrrrrrrrrry well -

scuff them up with scotchbright
clean and degrease
let dry for at least a day
tape off the rim an outer edge
roll on very thin coat of the roof sealer , let dry, repeat

and use Elastomeric roofing paint that u get at home depot
Elastomeric is a flexible polymer that is used in roofing paint to aid in the expansion and contraction of the building. I is obviously very resilient, adheres to rubber very well, and another of the benefits is it's ability to stretch to 600% it's original state. I used the product by Baer, available at The Home Depot:

 

a buddy did it this way and here is the result

 

That looks good

 

im tryin to find the link on the forum im on as to how he did it - the search feature stinks there hahaha --- i will drop him a message and ask for the link im sure he saved it somewheres !! but it works, lasts long and when it fades is really easy to recoat very fast .. will ask him now

 

I don't care for white walls, but you have given some very goof info here elfnyc.

 

ok if u wanna read a how to - very good detail - read about 1/3 way down on this thread
i dont think u need to join either - so its worth a read if you wanna try !!
he also shows homemade floorboards out of wood and metal that are AWSOME page 3 an 4

http://hondashadowgarage.proboards.c...ead=158&page=1

he does tubeless spoke rim seal
http://hondashadowgarage.proboards.c...ay&thread=2093

but anyways there ya go

names aced it -- damn talented with mods !! tons of info all in one thread ! he is also the one who made my tank decal!! which is freakin awsome

 

Thanks!

 

I wish i lived next to that guy. He is so detailed in everything he does.