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4WDlifeform · 01-18-2018, 09:41 PM

Well, after having the car up on blocks for 2 weeks, I finally got it all done! I love the look of the big bold white letters! Having a white Camaro with the black stripes, I wanted black wheels, so had them powder coated gloss black. I got to say I love it! Cant wait for the snow to melt, and take it for a run!! Also black lug nuts (found on eBay) and painted center caps.

Read on after the pics if you'd like to know about the letters. I had a lot of questions going into this, couldn't find much out there, so I thought I'd comment on the details.

About the letters. I bought the kit from Treadwear.com. They were better priced than tirestickers.com for what I wanted. From what I can tell, they are equals. The kit was about 120 shipped, and came with everything you need, even sand paper. Cleaning the tire was critical. It took 3 good scrubs using a brush and "greased lightning" degreaser. Wiped dry with a towel between scrubs. Then sanded (only to scuff the rubber) and cleaned a final time with 75% isopropal alcohol. The glue sets up pretty quick, and despite the small bottle, there is plenty in there. My biggest concern going into this was if the glue/letters would form around the sidewall markings that exist. It did pretty well. Some letters I had to hold down with the palm of my hand a few seconds before they took.

Another concern I had was if it would look cheesy having the letters glued on over the existing markings. Right away, your eyes don't see it. The contrast of the white against the black takes all your attention. The letters protrude from the side wall like any other white lettered tire, they "look" quite real. Certainly anyone staring at them will find they are indeed a fake.

I had the wheels off and worked on these facing up on saw horses. I took my time lining up centers. Having the tire facing up made it easy to work. I saw in a "how to" video on YouTube a suggestion to work on the top of the tire, then pull the vehicle forward a half rotation, and continue working. I can see that helpful if you don't want to pull your wheels.

I had a hard time deciding what words to put on the tire. I don't have a good brand tire (from previous owner) and I felt "Chevrolet" or "Camaro" or some other brand tire name would be too tacky. Went with "Super Sport" as it is sorta generic in a way (as in a tire could actually say this) and it ties in with the car. That is very opinionated though!

Initially I am very pleased. I hope they hold up! Time will tell! If any letters fall off, I'll post up. Cheers everyone!

olblue75 · 01-21-2018, 12:04 AM

Looks good!!!

Rrm20151le · 01-21-2018, 08:48 PM

Looks really good.

4WDlifeform · 01-23-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrm20151le

Looks really good.

Yours too! I saw your post on an earlier thread from a few months back.

How are they holding up??

beak81champ · 01-23-2018, 10:07 PM

Nice job! That looks awesome!

camguynj · 01-24-2018, 04:01 AM

Really well done! Looks good.

Yellow6thGen · 01-24-2018, 07:02 AM

Looks great....

Rrm20151le · 01-24-2018, 08:14 PM

No problems at all with them. Glad I did it.

2nd SS · 01-24-2018, 09:13 PM

I'm on my 2nd set of tires with the Tread Wear letters on them. On the 1st set of tires, I had the letters on them for 22,000 miles. Keep your glue, because the edge of the letters will tend to lift up from time to time and a dab of glue on a toothpick will easily fix them. Also they will stain. They don't stain as bad if you don't get tire dressing on them. Tread Wear recomended a light wet sand with a fine sandpaper to remove any staining. Obviously, I liked them well enough to put a 2nd set on, so for me, the extra effort is worth it.

InfernoB · 01-25-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nd SS

I'm on my 2nd set of tires with the Tread Wear letters on them. On the 1st set of tires, I had the letters on them for 22,000 miles. Keep your glue, because the edge of the letters will tend to lift up from time to time and a dab of glue on a toothpick will easily fix them. Also they will stain. They don't stain as bad if you don't get tire dressing on them. Tread Wear recomended a light wet sand with a fine sandpaper to remove any staining. Obviously, I liked them well enough to put a 2nd set on, so for me, the extra effort is worth it.

Love the paint! Can we see a shot of the car fron the front?

Carlos_MRRWheelsInc · 01-25-2018, 02:02 PM

awesome job on the lettering!! the first one is always the bad one then bam your suddenly a pro with the other 3 installs.

2nd SS · 01-25-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by InfernoB

Love the paint! Can we see a shot of the car fron the front?

Here ya go . Sorry I

InfernoB · 01-25-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nd SS

Here ya go . Sorry I

Most Original Paint I've seen yet... Also among the BEST! That Eagle looks like he ready to swoop down and grab his Prey! (Hopefully a Mustang)...

2nd SS · 01-25-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by InfernoB

Most Original Paint I've seen yet... Also among the BEST! That Eagle looks like he ready to swoop down and grab his Prey! (Hopefully a Mustang)...

Thanks ! Actually not painted on the car. Just an airbrushed bra and airbrushed GTS smoked lens headlight covers.

01-18-2018, 09:41 PM	#1
4WDlifeform Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS RS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 75	White Letters and Powder Coat Well, after having the car up on blocks for 2 weeks, I finally got it all done! I love the look of the big bold white letters! Having a white Camaro with the black stripes, I wanted black wheels, so had them powder coated gloss black. I got to say I love it! Cant wait for the snow to melt, and take it for a run!! Also black lug nuts (found on eBay) and painted center caps. Read on after the pics if you'd like to know about the letters. I had a lot of questions going into this, couldn't find much out there, so I thought I'd comment on the details. About the letters. I bought the kit from Treadwear.com. They were better priced than tirestickers.com for what I wanted. From what I can tell, they are equals. The kit was about 120 shipped, and came with everything you need, even sand paper. Cleaning the tire was critical. It took 3 good scrubs using a brush and "greased lightning" degreaser. Wiped dry with a towel between scrubs. Then sanded (only to scuff the rubber) and cleaned a final time with 75% isopropal alcohol. The glue sets up pretty quick, and despite the small bottle, there is plenty in there. My biggest concern going into this was if the glue/letters would form around the sidewall markings that exist. It did pretty well. Some letters I had to hold down with the palm of my hand a few seconds before they took. Another concern I had was if it would look cheesy having the letters glued on over the existing markings. Right away, your eyes don't see it. The contrast of the white against the black takes all your attention. The letters protrude from the side wall like any other white lettered tire, they "look" quite real. Certainly anyone staring at them will find they are indeed a fake. I had the wheels off and worked on these facing up on saw horses. I took my time lining up centers. Having the tire facing up made it easy to work. I saw in a "how to" video on YouTube a suggestion to work on the top of the tire, then pull the vehicle forward a half rotation, and continue working. I can see that helpful if you don't want to pull your wheels. I had a hard time deciding what words to put on the tire. I don't have a good brand tire (from previous owner) and I felt "Chevrolet" or "Camaro" or some other brand tire name would be too tacky. Went with "Super Sport" as it is sorta generic in a way (as in a tire could actually say this) and it ties in with the car. That is very opinionated though! Initially I am very pleased. I hope they hold up! Time will tell! If any letters fall off, I'll post up. Cheers everyone!

01-21-2018, 12:04 AM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,066	Looks good!!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-23-2018, 10:07 PM	#5
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	Nice job! That looks awesome! __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...

01-24-2018, 07:02 AM	#7
Yellow6thGen 18 ZL1 A10 Convertible Drives: White ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 410 View My Garage	Looks great.... __________________ 2018 ZL1 Convertible A10 @ Kooks R&D.

01-24-2018, 09:13 PM	#9
2nd SS Drives: 2010 SS/RS ABM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SC Posts: 436	I'm on my 2nd set of tires with the Tread Wear letters on them. On the 1st set of tires, I had the letters on them for 22,000 miles. Keep your glue, because the edge of the letters will tend to lift up from time to time and a dab of glue on a toothpick will easily fix them. Also they will stain. They don't stain as bad if you don't get tire dressing on them. Tread Wear recomended a light wet sand with a fine sandpaper to remove any staining. Obviously, I liked them well enough to put a 2nd set on, so for me, the extra effort is worth it. Attached Images __________________

01-21-2018, 08:48 PM	#3
Rrm20151le Drives: 2015 Red Rock 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lakeland Fl Posts: 185 View My Garage	Looks really good.

01-24-2018, 04:01 AM	#6
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,815 View My Garage	Really well done! Looks good.

01-24-2018, 08:14 PM	#8
Rrm20151le Drives: 2015 Red Rock 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lakeland Fl Posts: 185 View My Garage	No problems at all with them. Glad I did it.

01-25-2018, 02:02 PM	#11
Carlos_MRRWheelsInc Drives: camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 404	awesome job on the lettering!! the first one is always the bad one then bam your suddenly a pro with the other 3 installs.