When painting rubber tires on road wheels, I’ve found that fine rims can be a nightmare to paint.

To ease the process, I use a black wash, such as Tamiya’s panel liner, and touch a brushful to the outside base of the rim. Capillary action draws the wash around the recess and, suddenly, it’s neatly painted.

Tip submitted by:
Steven Siegel
Nesconset, N.Y.