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Old 01-15-2008, 01:50 AM   #5
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Re: Tutorial:Making Molds of Popular Aoshima Wheels!!

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Originally Posted by jmwallac
Do you cast tires the same way? How do you keep the silicone off of the parts you are casting? What do you use for the rubber? Does the resin painted up resemble rubber tires?

I have a few sets of rims/tires I'd like to cast, but I don't want to ruin the originals.
From my 2CV build.

Mold with tire here

Painted resin tire here

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