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Design a Pinewood Derby Car Worthy to Race

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  • Tools & Supplies:

    • Testors Wooden Derby 6-Color Acrylic Paints in Primary
    • Unfinished Pinewood Derby Car
    • Assorted Paint Brushes
    • Drop cloth or kraft paper
Derby Car

Paint your own design onto your pinewood derby car and win for creativity. Design racing stripes, add numbers, paint your favorite colors. Make it your own! 

Step 1
Once your car has been constructed, shake the Testors acrylic paints before use. 

Step 2
With a small paint brush, apply paint in even strokes for best coverage.

Step 3
Let base paint dry for approximately 30 minutes before painting designs over the top.

Step 4
Once your design is complete, let the paint dry for approximately 1 hour.

Step 5
Get ready to race!