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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*
        • That's the perfect answer as far as my experince goes. Decals need a glossy surface, dullcoat provides the final amount of sheen. *NM*
        • After applying all the clear and decals, do you have to be careful to not manipulate the tires too much? I would think that the paint would be less flexible than the vinyl tires. *NM*
          • Sorry, I see you addressed this above. *NM*
        • Would Future (or whatever it is called today) do the same thing? BTW, many thanks for the Indycals tutorial! *NM*