I've got a tip for those old AFX wheels...

car guy · #1 08-22-2004, 02:45 AM

Sharpie now makes an metalic pen (you know Sharpie pens) I used to use them on HotWheel Sizzlers (gave up on those). The only problem I came across is if you attach silicone tires, you have to be careful because the silver will come off. Now I let these wheels dry for about 2 weeks but I guess they weren't dry yet.

Any ideas, the sharpie pen matches perfectly.

Thanks, Duke

red73mustang · #2 08-23-2004, 01:09 AM

Hey Duke, did you try to clear coat the wheels after the "Sharpie" treatment ? What about a heat gun or hair dryer ?

Chet

roadrner · #3 08-23-2004, 08:36 AM

Be careful with clearcoat and Sharpies. I did a body once and used the black Sharpie to black out the windows, clearcoated it a day later and the Sharpie ink ran.

rr

WesJY · #4 08-23-2004, 10:48 AM

I agree with roadner - same thing happened to me .

Wes

Voxxer · #5 08-23-2004, 03:57 PM

Hi All:

This does not solve the problem, but what I do is to either boil the rims in water or use a jewelry cleaner. Both methods take off the chrome and you have a clean surface to paint the rims any color you want. Some of the first
J/L T/J used black plastic for the rims. Used with the black tires and rims, I placed the purple Cuda on top and it looks great.

Jon

roadrner · #6 08-23-2004, 04:36 PM

Can you load a pic of the Cuda?

rr

DACSIGNS · #7 08-23-2004, 09:26 PM

I have blacked windows on LL bodies with a Sharpie after repainting and then clearcoated them with Krylon crystal clear with no problems. Dont know about any thing other than black tho-

roadrner · #8 08-24-2004, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadrner

Be careful with clearcoat and Sharpies. I did a body once and used the black Sharpie to black out the windows, clearcoated it a day later and the Sharpie ink ran.

rr

I was using Testor's Model Master, definitely too hot for Sharpie. rr

Voxxer · #9 08-24-2004, 05:32 PM

Hi

Road Runner, I do not have my own digital camera, but I will get the picture of the Cuda. I always have trouble putting the picture on the thread.

Help

Thanks

Jon

JPRcustoms · #10 08-24-2004, 09:45 PM

Maybe some thined out clear nail polish painted on with a brush? That should be durable and not smear the Sharpie ink, and give you a little bit of "chip-proofing" for the wheels.
Joe