John_Mc Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Guys, I just bought an NOS tire for my 1961 Lincoln. It's never touched the ground but someone washed away all the original "Blue" dye that I would like to re-apply. Anyone done this? I could thin out some water-based paint, but I'm wondering if there is not a better method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I would try some Tide liquid and put it on the whitewall. That way if you want to wash it off it is just soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I remember the stuff you mean. It was a kind of thin rubbery water soluble coating. Probably some kind of latex tinted blue or green. It was only used on whitewall tires no doubt to protect from getting black scuff marks from the other tires when being stored and transported. Wonder if you could get some plain latex and tint it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thanks guys the Tide is a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Let us know if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Just spread on some liquid Dawn Dish Detergent, great for cleaning whitewalls, and just washes off when you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 I might have found the answer. This is a water soluble paint used in kindergarten schools When mixed with water and sprayed onto the tire, it should give me the look I was seeking.....and it can forever be just washed away with soap and water....just like an original. I'll paste pictures when completed. Thanks for all the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Having painted half the earth with tempera paint when I was kindergarten age, I remember chalky powdery stuff that did not much resemble that blue stuff on tires. If it were me, I think I would call Diamondback or Coker and ask if they know what the blue stuff actually is. Either way, let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Can't help with the blue but in Dad's tire shop in the 1960's we painted used tires with cheap black enamel paint thinned with gasoline. Made them look like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Here are the results, and I'm pretty pleased with it, and it will wash right off as per the original would do. Edited August 30, 2017 by John_Mc (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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