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Looking for help on preparing kit ties to accept Indycal tire markings

I've sanded off the raised letters from the kit vinyl tires by sanding, using progressively finer grits. How do I judge when they are smooth enough to apply the decals? Do i need to clean the surface with acetone or lacquer thinner or ? JIM

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Looking for help on preparing kit ties to accept Indycal tire markings
- People I know who use decals on vinyl tires first give the sidewall a light coat of acrylic clear, apply the decal, then another coat of clear before installing the wheel (doing their level best not to flex the tire in the process) *NM*
  - The "no flexing" rule is very important. Trim the inside of the tires, or the wheel barrel so the tire is a slip-fit onto the wheel. You can use a little epoxy or even RTV to secure the tire, as necessary. *NM*
- I'm wondering if Tesors Dullcote would work as well. *NM*
  - Testors that is...lol *NM*
    - 1. Scrub with kitchen cleanser to remove the shine and the mold release. 2. Apply Testors Glosscote. 3. Apply decals. 4. Apply Testors Glooscote. 5. Apply Testors Dullcote. This method always works for me. *NM*

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