Gunze Sangyo C137 Tire Black – Cellulose Model Paint 10 ml

Gunze Sangyo C137 Tire Black is a high-quality, professional-grade cellulose model paint with a capacity of 10 ml, specially designed to recreate realistic tire effects on vehicle models. Produced by the renowned Japanese brand Gunze Sangyo (Mr.Hobby), it is well known for its excellent coverage, deep matte finish, and resistance to mechanical damage. The paint is formulated to achieve an authentic, slightly graphite-tinged shade of black characteristic of worn tires, enabling extremely realistic painted detail reproduction.

• Capacity: 10 ml – the ideal amount for painting elements such as wheels, tracks, or other parts requiring a tire black finish.
• Type: cellulose paint (lacquer type) – ensuring quick drying, high abrasion resistance, and durability of the resulting coat.
• Intended use: dedicated for painting plastic, resin, and metal models, especially recommended for car, motorcycle, and military vehicle models in scales such as 1/24, 1/35, 1/48, and 1/72.
• Countries using the original models: Tire Black is suitable for painting models of vehicles used by all world militaries as well as civilian models.
• Historical periods: the paint performs excellently on models from World War II, the Cold War, and modern eras—anywhere realistic tire replication is required.
• Material: cellulose lacquer – recommended for brush application and airbrushing. Requires thinning with a dedicated thinner before use.
• Category: model paints and chemicals – cellulose lacquer for model kits, intended for intermediate and advanced modellers.
• Difficulty level: 2 (on a scale of 1-5, where 1 means a basic product) – requires basic knowledge of working with cellulose lacquers.

Gunze Sangyo C137 Tire Black is a product we recommend to all modellers who care about high-quality detail in their projects. It provides a durable, realistic tire color and works perfectly with other Gunze Sangyo products, guaranteeing full compatibility throughout the painting and weathering processes. By choosing this paint, you are reaching for a proven tool used by modelers worldwide—both hobbyists and professionals.