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tramtwo · 09-03-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpelton37

just a paint brush, small tipped, took about an hour to do all 4 wheels, 2 hours for two coats.

Thanks' think I may give your method a try. I still can't figure out how I am rubing the paint off the P ZERO. Nice ride you have there I really like the rims. !

jpelton37 · 09-03-2011, 09:26 PM

ha ha yeah, not too many of us this forum have these.
I think it is like you stated, the cornering. Those letters are very close to the road.
I keep my tires a little high on the tire pressure side and they seem to hold up well.

jpelton37 · 09-03-2011, 09:28 PM

The ranger paint i mentioned does exactly like it states, it cracks but it wont peel or flake off.
Id recommend the $15 investment to anyone who wishes to do this.
Comes off with well with any brake cleaner or acetone solvent.

Fish-man · 11-21-2011, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpelton37

The ranger paint i mentioned does exactly like it states, it cracks but it wont peel or flake off.
Id recommend the $15 investment to anyone who wishes to do this.
Comes off with well with any brake cleaner or acetone solvent.

How did you clean the tires before applying? I notice the ranger website says to not use a tire cleaner....

Also, do you know if you can use a tire cleaner after painting? I normally use Wesleys bleach white to clean tires (white letter or not)

btw: love the look. It'd be cooler if the letters themselves were a little bigger.... Pirelli's fault!

STYLE66 · 11-22-2011, 09:18 AM

Thanks for the idea on this I just ordered a 4 pen set on eBay. I am going to do it in silver I think it will look better the color of your car. I think it will blend in better but that's just me. Thanks again Tramtwo

tramtwo · 11-22-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STYLE66

Thanks for the idea on this I just ordered a 4 pen set on eBay. I am going to do it in silver I think it will look better the color of your car. I think it will blend in better but that's just me. Thanks again Tramtwo

Good luck with this. With these tires I kept scraping the top of the letters off. Guess I was cornering too hard. I love the look but the upkeep was too much.

vroomapunk · 11-22-2011, 09:59 AM

I like this, but wouldnt hold up for driving on gravel and dirt roads like do, and especially with constant washing and tire shine.

It is something I would do temporary for a car show, good idea

68dreams · 09-03-2012, 08:34 PM

Edsudec · 09-03-2012, 09:07 PM

Here's mine, took a lot of time, still holding up after one month

MARINE1991 · 09-03-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

Good luck with this. With these tires I kept scraping the top of the letters off. Guess I was cornering too hard. I love the look but the upkeep was too much.

gave up too..

Gibroni · 09-03-2012, 10:28 PM

IMO the P-Zero's lettering just doesn't look that great. The BF Goodrich in the last post looks great.

09-03-2011, 09:26 PM	#30
jpelton37 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/SS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hamilton (Mercer County) NJ Posts: 68	ha ha yeah, not too many of us this forum have these. I think it is like you stated, the cornering. Those letters are very close to the road. I keep my tires a little high on the tire pressure side and they seem to hold up well. __________________ '11 SS "Beatrice" Vararam / VMAX Throttle Body / SLP Long tubes with High Flows / Tune / Muffler Delete w/5" tips / Hurst Short Shifter / Havoc Spoiler and Diffuser / Rx Catch Can with Breather/ Various Visual Upgrades / In Process of Complete BMR Suspension Upgrade (1.4" lowering springs installed) / 21" Wheels "Those who say it cannot be done, should stop interrupting those of us doing it..."

09-03-2011, 09:28 PM	#31
jpelton37 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/SS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hamilton (Mercer County) NJ Posts: 68	The ranger paint i mentioned does exactly like it states, it cracks but it wont peel or flake off. Id recommend the $15 investment to anyone who wishes to do this. Comes off with well with any brake cleaner or acetone solvent. __________________ '11 SS "Beatrice" Vararam / VMAX Throttle Body / SLP Long tubes with High Flows / Tune / Muffler Delete w/5" tips / Hurst Short Shifter / Havoc Spoiler and Diffuser / Rx Catch Can with Breather/ Various Visual Upgrades / In Process of Complete BMR Suspension Upgrade (1.4" lowering springs installed) / 21" Wheels "Those who say it cannot be done, should stop interrupting those of us doing it..."

11-22-2011, 09:59 AM	#35
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I like this, but wouldnt hold up for driving on gravel and dirt roads like do, and especially with constant washing and tire shine. It is something I would do temporary for a car show, good idea __________________

09-03-2012, 09:07 PM	#37
Edsudec Drives: 2012 1LT, IBM W/RS Package Join Date: May 2012 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 56	Here's mine, took a lot of time, still holding up after one month Attached Images

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