Is painting tires bad??

[halB]

my boss is setting up a tire field, and before hes gonna set it up i suggested he paint them all to make em all purdy. for anyone else who has set upa tire field, what paint should we use, and is there ANYTHING bad with making one painted? like paint chipping off or tires disentigratign?

[paintslinger]

who knows just make sure u use lead based paint

[xmetal2001]

The paint probably wont last too long and stay in very good shape considering its going to be pummeled with paint.

[Smoke]

Nah, it shouldn't make a difference, just make sure that the paint won't wash off or run.

[RetroEclipseMan]

I think it all depends on how much money he wants to spend. I think that if you use a latex paint then that should hold for the longest since it is made to be flexable. I personally wouldn't dump the money into painting it since they're gona be covered in paint anyways after a few days of play.

[Load SM5]

I would think any industrial enamel would work. Ideally you'd want to spray it. A few thin coats would last longer and need to be touched up less than a thick runny coat. i think it's a good idea. It makes a field look less like a junk yard.

[halB]

thanks for the advice. but overall do u think he should or shoudnt? im worried that its gonna flake and look like crap later on

[Load SM5]

I would think it would look good and hold up with the right kind of paint. The tires would have to be cleaned and degreased really well before painting. Why don't you try it on a tire and see how well it weather's and takes punishment.

[joeyjoe367]

I wouldn't bother... it'd look fruity anyway.

[MantisMag]

Originally posted by joeyjoe367
I wouldn't bother... it'd look fruity anyway.

a field made of giant fruit loops...

[joeyjoe367]

Actually, what's probably more important is keeping it clean. I've leaned up against old tires that were odveously not kept clean. The melted rubber/old paint makes for a pretty disgusting combination.