Jul 13 2025

Paint for your Pinewood Derby car. It's as easy as ABC!

Tip #25

Use a final gloss clear paint coat to give your car an extra shine. Some people use car wax but clear paint gives better results.

Tip #28

You will get better results if you give your car several light coats of paint rather than one or two thick coats.

Tip #34

Sand your car lightly after the first coat of paint dries. This will smooth out any raised grain and give your car a smoother finish.

Tip #49

If your Pinewood Derby race uses a judge to determine the winner of each race instead of an electronic timer, paint your car red. It will give your car a psychological advantage and may give you the win in a very close race.

Tip #55

For an extra smooth finish, spread a very thin layer of wood putty on the car with your fingers before painting. Let dry then sand until smooth. The putty will fill any irregularities in the wood.

Everything You Need to Paint Your Pinewood Derby Car

We tested over 100 different paints and selected the ones that gave the best results on Pinewood Derby cars. These high gloss acrylic paints work best if no primer or wood sealer is used - Just sand and paint.

All of our paints are water based.
They are non-toxic and water wash-up.

1/2 fl oz. bottles

We recommend that you give your car a final coat of Gloss Clear
for an extra shiny protective finish.

How To Paint Your Car

Pinewood Derby Car Paint

For a Protective
clear final coat

Gloss Clear

$3.95 ea.

White

$2.95 ea.

Silver

$2.95 ea.

Black

$2.95 ea.

Brown

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Kandy Scarlet

$2.95 ea.

Pink

$2.95 ea.

Red

$2.95 ea.

Int. Orange

$2.95 ea.

Orange

$2.95 ea.

Copper

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Yellow

$2.95 ea.

Purple

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Green

$2.95 ea.

Park Green

$2.95 ea.

Light Green

$2.95 ea.

Sky Blue

$2.95 ea.

Blue Angel

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Paint Markers

Great for details such as windows, lights, bumpers and designs
Easy to use - non-toxic

Black

$4.95 ea.

Red

$4.95 ea.

Silver

$4.95 ea.

How to paint chrome spokes

Pinewood Derby Car Paint Stand

Car Paint Stand

Paint your car, not your hands!
Car not included

Holds your car for easy painting.
Can also be used as a display stand after the race.
More about the Paint Stand
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Pinewood Derby Car Paint Handle

Car Paint Handle

Hold the car in any position, making it easier to apply even coats of paint.
Can be used with standard and extended wheel base and with axle slots and axle holes.
Keeps paint out of the axle slots or holes.
Includes base for holding your car while it dries

Car not included

More about the Paint Handle

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