Can you download paint schemes for iRacing?
iRacing allows you to race using custom liveries with Trading Paints. Paint schemes are created by the iRacing community using tools such as Photoshop or GIMP. Livery templates can be downloaded directly from iRacing within your account and then modified in a graphic editing software.
How do I download paint from iRacing?
Get Trading Paints Downloader
- Install. Download and install the safe, free Trading Paints Downloader software for Windows.
- Launch. After installing, open the Trading Paints Downloader.
- Race. Join an iRacing session. When you hit the track, you’ll start to see other drivers’ custom paints appear after a few moments.
How do I show custom paint in iRacing?
How do I see my paints from Trading Paints in the iRacing 3D car…
- With the Trading Paints Downloader running, open the Advanced Options menu.
- Make sure “Update my own paints” is checked.
- Select the “Keep my paints synced from website” option and click Save to save changes.
Do you have to pay for trading paints?
A Trading Paints Pro subscription costs US $23.99 per year.
Does trading paints have to be running?
If you are concerned about your computer’s performance being affected while racing, you can safely close Trading Paints before your race begins – however, most users do not have issues with Trading Paints running.
Why is my trading paints not working?
Ensure Trading Paints Downloader is installed and running on your computer. Try deleting the “paint” folder in Documents/iRacing. (Note: This will delete paint files from your computer.) Try restarting Trading Paints Downloader.
How do I use TGA files in iRacing?
How do I create a spec map file for use in iRacing?
- Save your 1024×1024 or 2048×2048 TGA file as car_spec_187715.
- Place car_spec_187715.
- Launch the iRacing sim and drive your car onto the track.
- You should see the finish of your car change in iRacing as per the spec map TGA data.
- A new file named car_spec_187715.
Can you make custom paint schemes on iRacing?
Trading Paints adds custom car liveries to iRacing. Design your own cars or race with pre-made paint schemes shared from the community of painters.
Where can I download custom car templates for iRacing?
As with other custom schemes, other users won’t be able to see a decal TGA or custom car scheme unless they also have your files on their local machine. You can download all the current templates HERE and click the Download Car Templates button.
Where do I find the paintable area in iRacing?
In the paintable area folder, there is sometimes a layer for logos that can have their color changed (manufacturer sponsors, etc.).
Can you use different paint schemes for night races?
Trading Paints Pro users can automatically use a different paint scheme for day and night races. The Night option is unlocked in the sidebar of the Your Paints page for Trading Paints Pro users — the Night tab will show the paint schemes currently used for Night races for a specific vehicle.
