I apologies if this is not the correct place to post this.
I want to whiten the brand and model lettering on my tyes like you see on some 4wds.
I've seen it done on a few cars around the forums and I was wondering if there were any tips or best products to use.
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Help: Whitening Tyres
Started by Paul-of-Duty, May 21 2015 06:05 PM
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 06:05 PM
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 06:12 PM
You can buy paint pens off Ebay to do it.
If you have budget China spec tyres, dont do it.
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 06:46 PM
Paint marker from officeworks works but only last a week or two
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 08:35 PM
Pls no.
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 09:04 PM
I tried with a pen from ebay but only lasted 3 days lol... Better without!
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 10:32 PM
I tried it with my UKDM foz.
Kinda liked it actually.
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Posted 21 May 2015 - 10:50 PM
I don't think there is anything available that is permanent/long-term, and the products that are won't be healthy for what makes up your tyre. Or so I've heard anyway.
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Posted 22 May 2015 - 09:30 AM
I used a paint pen. Lasts ages if you don't use tyre shine.
I don't see how it could damage the tyre....
I don't see how it could damage the tyre....
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Posted 22 May 2015 - 09:46 AM
I just remember reading it somewhere on the forum. Someone said the chemicals in whatever paint/pen you use could react with the compound/s of the tyre. Not sure how much I agree as it's so insignificant but food for thought nonetheless. I like my tyres black.
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Posted 22 May 2015 - 09:49 AM
The only thing durable..
https://www.tirestickers.com/
Seen it on DRIVE
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Posted 22 May 2015 - 10:12 AM
I used a paint pen. Lasts ages if you don't use tyre shine.
I don't see how it could damage the tyre....
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Posted 23 May 2015 - 01:34 PM
Tried it out today as all 4 tyres are being replaced next week (scary amount of understeer + HVC prep).
The tyre stick pen thing I bought from Supercheap was super crap and a waste of $8.50 so I tried some white oil based paint. Degreased and sanded the letters with 1200 grit paper and whacked it on. Looks alright in my opinion but the real test will be how it lasts with all the heat and movement and compression.
The tyre stick pen thing I bought from Supercheap was super crap and a waste of $8.50 so I tried some white oil based paint. Degreased and sanded the letters with 1200 grit paper and whacked it on. Looks alright in my opinion but the real test will be how it lasts with all the heat and movement and compression.
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Posted 23 May 2015 - 02:04 PM
Ha, a lot of effort to white the lettering. Chuck up a pic or two of how it looks.
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Posted 23 May 2015 - 03:15 PM
Most of the time I'll use a white permanent marker. And a black one works a treat on white walls.
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Posted 24 May 2015 - 04:51 PM
Heres the result of the oil based paint.
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Posted 24 May 2015 - 05:18 PM
As I said before, not my thing. Those are some good tyres though 
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Posted 24 May 2015 - 07:45 PM
Cool. Hopefully it lasts longer than usual.
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