Blackening Ultrascale loco wheels.

[Norton961]

I am a big fan of Ultrascale loco wheels but am having problems getting paint to stay on the front of the tyres. Paint just does not stick. I have head that there is a chemical way of darkening the tyre rim, does anybody know what this is and where do I get some from.

 

thanks

David

[Enterprisingwestern]

 

The only way to blacken Ultrascale wheels is to use an Edding marker pen (the number of which I can't recall).

This is the only way the manufacturer guarantees satisfaction.

 

Mike.

[ianLMS]

You could try blackening solutions from Birchwood Casey or Carrs. They do Brass Black and Aluminium Black and Steel Blue. I know the Birchwood stuff works well on the sides of Alan Gibson and Markits/Romford wheels, just not sure if Ultrascale are made from similar metals. Failing that, a black Sharpie might work as well.

 

https://eileensemporium.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=product&task=show&cid=280&name=birchwood-casey-brass-black-90ml&Itemid=189

 

Ian