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Posted: July 28 2008 11:10 AM
 
Gene Foster (aka meangene) [ View ] [ meangenef@yahoo.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Labadie, Missouri
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i wanted to put wide whites on my coupe but boy are they costly has any one ever used the white wall paint ?any pros or cons if it works which brand did you use,thank for any input. gene
 
 
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Posted by tlp1968  -  07/28/2008 11:53 AM
Hmmmm wouldn't that wash off?
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Posted by EZRodder  -  07/28/2008 04:00 PM
Well Gene, paint is certainly much cheaper than the real thing, but I would only chance it if I had a rat rod. I haven't seen a painted tire yet, that doesn't look like it wasn't painted. From what I understand, the stuff is thick and must be brushed on, and the brush strokes are evident. Also, you have to like the really wide (3+") style whites, because you'd have to paint to the ridge line on the sidewall. If you wanted a 50's (2-1/2") or 60's style whitewall you'd be SOL. I love whitewalls, by the way, and think they'd look great on your car.
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Posted by orphans2  -  07/28/2008 03:11 PM
Gene. I think you can still buy Port-o-Walls. Cheaper than the real thing, nicer than paint. But why not just spring for 4 new ww's, after all you getting 4 new tires with the white walls. You can get them in radial or bias. Look at Diamondback Classics, they are a little less expensive than Coker. http://www.widewhitewalltires.com/

If you prefer Coker , ask them for a discount since they are a vendor supporting this site, and you are a member here. Don't hurt to ask.
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Posted by 3340  -  07/28/2008 04:09 PM
Gene, What Sizes And Bolt Pattern Do You Need? Heard Of A Set In Town Here In Ohio For 600.00 Diamond On Goodyears And Low Mileage Chevy Bolt Pattern I Would Check On Them For You, Let Me Know.
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Posted by meangene  -  07/28/2008 05:10 PM
thanks guys ,i got tires today and the though struck me that maybe you could paint white wall and save some moniesit was just a thought
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Posted by rc57  -  07/28/2008 09:13 PM
Why not try some on an "unimportant" tire and leave it out in the weather for a few months
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Posted by meangene  -  07/28/2008 10:30 PM
orphans2,i was told that portawalls woun't work on raidal tires,if this is wrong i think thats the way to go.
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Posted by dixie  -  07/28/2008 10:44 PM
Some guy was set up at one of the nationals with a machine painting ww,anyone remember who it was ?
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Posted by scruffybeast  -  07/29/2008 10:58 AM
Back in the 70's, I used to paint the witewalls on my 1946 Hudson street rod I had at the time. It looks real good, but it is delicate, and you have to repaint real often. As it has been said, probably OK for a low buck rat rod, but beyond that, it is a hassle. Scruffybeast
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Posted by hotrod37  -  07/29/2008 11:35 AM
Hey, here is a wild thought. Has anybody tried any of the new paint for plastics on your tire? Wonder if that would stick and hold up at all.

Back to lunch.
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