White Tyre Lettering

[Ian N]

Has anyone done this to their own tyres, if so, what did you use?

Tried this 2 weeks ago on my Pirelli P600 with a proper tyre pen went out in it today only to find that the paint has flaked off. Thought it could be the pens I bought so I cleaned up the tyres did them again with Tipex, since I've heard other people who have used this, and then went out for a quick drive once dry and that to flaked off.

Any help would be appreciated.

[tarmacscratcher]

Originally Posted by Ian N

Has anyone done this to their own tyres, if so, what did you use?

Tried this 2 weeks ago on my Pirelli P600 with a proper tyre pen went out in it today only to find that the paint has flaked off. Thought it could be the pens I bought so I cleaned up the tyres did them again with Tipex, since I've heard other people who have used this, and then went out for a quick drive once dry and that to flaked off.

Any help would be appreciated.

I found the only type that work are the wax crayon variety. Paint will always crack with flex and heat build up.

[marco454v8]

I bought Cooper Cobra tyres, they have one side normal,
and the other white lettering- quite handy as their tyre
type happens to be 'Cobra'!

[craggle]

You can buy proper tyre wall white paint in a tin.

Frost Auto Restoration Techniques - Search Results for tyre wall

Haven't tried it myself so not sure what it's like.

I guess half the problem could be if these tyres are already used and you have used some tyre wall blacking stuff. Most of these contain silicone and will soak into the tyre wall itself. Not a lot sticks to silicone.

Craig.

[Purple AK]

To stand any chance of the paint adhereing the surface needs to be rubbed down prior to painting. Just rub the surface with a fairly coarse wet and dry untill you get clean dull fresh rubber. Avoid using chemical cleaners as they normal "kill" the paint. No different than repairing a puncture really, If you don't buff it first the glue doesn't stick!

[Ian N]

Thanks for the advice everyone. will get started next weekend...if it isn't raining!

[Ghost_Bear]

Try www.plastidip.com its liqiud rubber and much better than paint, because it flexes with the tyre. Every paint will come off sooner or later, but this is far more resitant, as long as you do not scrub it off on kerbstones.

Yours sincerely,

GB

[Ian N]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Bear

Try www.plastidip.com its liqiud rubber and much better than paint, because it flexes with the tyre. Every paint will come off sooner or later, but this is far more resitant, as long as you do not scrub it off on kerbstones.

Yours sincerely,

GB

I will look into that, thanks.

[madjohnny]

What did the originals use as they looked as if they were sprayed on using a stensil.

I do like the white lettering but painting in my TOYO's wouldn't look quite the same as GOOD YEAR.

Years ago I used the white tyre paint in a tin, took ages but looked good and lasted quite a while.

[Ian N]

I will have to look into this tyre paint in a tin, seems to be a lot better than the pen stuff.

Thanks all.