Painting Tank Treads

Thanks a billion!

Now, does any one know how you can strip enamels off of rubber? I heard that turpentine will hurt the rubber

Thanks!

I'd say you're right on that, Gino.

I never have an issue with painting tracks and enamel paints.  Here is a great tutiorial on how to paint vinyl tank tracks.

The key is to paint them flat black with cheap spray paint first, I guess it is the same as a primer, but already colored, as opposed to gray.

I had that problem with enamels too.  Here's what I did.

First, prime the tracks.  It doesn't have to be the expensive Tamiya primer.  I use the <$1 a can stuff from WallyWorld.

Next, switch to Tamiya acrylics.  I've never had any issues with paint flaking off after making that switch.

Lastly, when the acrylics have dried, seal them with Future.

You may not necessarily have to go with Tamiya acrylics; but at the very least, prime the tracks.  After that if you want to try the enamels again, go ahead.

HTH

Rubber isn't o good material for paint. Even if the paint did dry it would most likely flake off.