tire lettering

[Fv2]

I'm trying to figure out a way to do custom lettering on whitewalls.
I know there are companies that make adhesive lettering, but that's expensive. I talked to the local screen printer, he said he wouldn't know where to start.

So now I'm curious, would vinyl decal stencils stick to tires so I can use tire paint?
Does anyone have any ideas on how I could do this?

I'm finally finishing my Indian moped project and I ordered whitewalls for it, I want to get the Indian script logo put on the sides of the tires.

 

[RustySprockets]

Maybe try this stuff?

http://www.rangerpaint.com/

 

[Fv2]

Maybe try this stuff?

http://www.rangerpaint.com/

I saw that in my search, looks like good stuff.
I guess my biggest issue is getting a stencil to stick to the tire, and not have the paint bleed through the edges.

 

[OneHorsePower]

iam looking for a ease solution too
Maybe these foam stamps could work , i have cut custom ones in the past , but used ink , maybe with thick paint it could cover well in one stamp https://eyeballsbydaycraftsbynight.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/making-country-signs-using-foam-stamps/

 

[OneHorsePower]

seams like the vinyl method works if you sand the wall smooth before
http://www.coroflot.com/MattHilburn/Tire-brand-lettering

 

[Fv2]

seams like the vinyl method works if you sand the wall smooth before
http://www.coroflot.com/MattHilburn/Tire-brand-lettering

That was kind of how I was seeing it in my head, I didn't think about sanding tho. I thought clean really well with a natural degreaser or something.
Will have to sand carefully on the whitewalls, but I think that'll work.

 

[RustySprockets]

Perhaps use frisket film...a product professional artists use to mask areas and create sharp lines. It comes in various levels of tackiness, but you've already figured out that a spotlessly clean and oil-free surface is essential, regardless of the product you use.

 

[assa9]

You can shoot clear first over the stencil that should block the color from bleeding through. Obviously it only works on close gaps but never tried over rubber. I just watched a guy on YouTube use an aerosol can and a stencil on car tires. Actually looked good

 

[Fv2]

You can shoot clear first over the stencil that should block the color from bleeding through. Obviously it only works on close gaps but never tried over rubber. I just watched a guy on YouTube use an aerosol can and a stencil on car tires. Actually looked good

The link that one horsepower posted didn't look bad either, I just don't know how well it'll work on white walls. I'll have to do some testing first.