For anyone who has considered putting white wall tires on their scoot, but found it hard to justify buying new tires when you've got a perfectly fine pair already, there's a solution. There's a special type of white rubberized tire paint made specifically for cheap do-it-yourselfers. I found mine on ebay, and there's also
some guy in iceland that makes a reputable formula.
It involves some tire washing, sanding, and careful taping:
The results are pretty satisfying though:
Now I just have to see how well it holds up. I'll report back in a few hundred miles.
Happy Scooting!
6 comments:
That looks awesome!
I can't wait to start moding out my scooter. I need to wait until my new job starts and I have the cash though. Anticipation!
I will be immediately getting that paint. I cannot get over how good it looks on your scoot. Nice job!!!
Mark, just as a warning, I'm starting to see little cracks forming, and a little flaking where the tire meets the rim. And I haven't even ridden it yet, I've just been letting the paint cure for a couple days. I hope it doesn't end up looking like a chippy flaky dog's breakfast. Before you invest, I suggest allowing me to be a guinea pig to see if it stands up to regular use.
Just saying.
How many coats did you put on? The Icelandic Gentleman said put three on and let each one set for 24 hours.
2 coats, 4 hours drying between, then let it all sit for 4 days. These were the directions on the ebay bought paint
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