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Elvis_Presley2's avatar
Aug 03, 2016

Why not paint tires for UV protection??

1.
People use house paint on old tires when they use them as planters--and it sticks well for years and years.
2. House paint is proven to give long-lasting outdoor protection (on your house).
3. Water-based latex paint will not harm the tires.
I think white would be the most effective choice--since it will keep the tires cooler. But I will porbably do black to match the tires so my wife is OK with it (or doesn't notice it). Also, you won't be able to tell if it flakes off.
I can't find a reasonable reason not to. Can you?

33 Replies

  • Nick-B wrote:
    Tire covers.
    They don't stay on when you're driving.
  • I'm concerned with item #3. There is much more in latex paint than just water. Are you SURE these other additives will not adversely react with the tires. Here is an overview of what is typically in latex paints:
    https://www.swarco.com/cpc/Painter's-Corner/Paint-101/Secret-Ingredients
    If you are comfortable with all those ingredients then you just MIGHT be OK coating your tires with it.

    Personally, I think you are trying to fix a problem that already has a perfectly good solution. Tire covers.

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