Painting Hoses

Try sanding the vinyl hoses to cut down the shine instead of painting. You’ll get that worn look in no time.

I have sometimes used black magic markers with success on vinyl hoses.  Also, a quick shot of Testors Dullcoat seems to work if hose is the right color.

Don Stauffer

Also, a quick shot of Testors Dullcoat seems to work if hose is the right color.

That's the way I do it.

Also: you can use a water based color. As long as the paint is "semi-flexable" after it drys.

Laquer based paint will "EAT" the vinyl part's. And Enamel based paint's will "NEVER" dry.

( I once painted the letter's on some tire's using Testors White Enamel.... two years later, the letters were still sticky !)

Hi;

 Usually when a model has soft plastic hoses , I replace them with either wire the right O.D. or with wire that has the right insulation color and size . I have painted these with no problem . T.B.