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Old 13-12-2006, 01:20 PM   #31
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how about trying one of those white textas they use for writing on Steel at metal yards and places like that? or would it end up too dark?
Paint pen from k-mart is all I ever used to do the YOKOHAMA writing on my tyres on the cortina when I had it, it would last a good month without drama.
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Old 14-12-2006, 08:41 AM   #32
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Paint pen from k-mart is all I ever used to do the YOKOHAMA writing on my tyres on the cortina when I had it, it would last a good month without drama.
they'd sell that anywhere right? is it just that white texta thing that people get other people to sign autographs with?
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Old 14-12-2006, 08:51 AM   #33
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they'd sell that anywhere right? is it just that white texta thing that people get other people to sign autographs with?
Not to sure, but probably with everything these days all the good chemicals that made it work have probably been replaced with cheap environmentaly friendly crap, just get one thats made in China or Tiawan.
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Old 14-12-2006, 09:06 AM   #34
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: china or taiwan haha ok
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Old 14-12-2006, 09:29 AM   #35
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ive used the pen previously, it worked fine, last about 4 months, very time consuming to get it good. they still sell it at super cheap auto. i love white writing on tyres. that looks awesome against the red.
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Old 14-12-2006, 11:46 AM   #36
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hmmmm.... there has to be a simple answer...

What about sikaflex 252 in white? 252 is the automotive sealant/adhesive by memory - just thin it down with a thinning agent, maybe turps even.

...worth a try? :

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Old 15-12-2006, 10:37 AM   #37
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i couldnt find a white texta at home yesterday, but i found a silver one...

so i did one of the fulda logos... left it to dry and as an after thought i sprayed some "spray fixative" on it : the stuff artists use to stop their artwork from smudging... well after 140kays there are a few cracks and bits peeled up... its raining today so that will be the real test.
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Old 15-12-2006, 10:42 AM   #38
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Do a test without the sealant to check that its not the sealant causing it to crack.
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Old 15-12-2006, 10:38 PM   #39
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Do a test without the sealant to check that its not the sealant causing it to crack.
nah, its just not sticking to the rubber. i didnt clean it that well. well i didnt really clean the surface at all hahaha just with a dry rag. and yeah just flaking off a bit now.
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Old 15-12-2006, 10:43 PM   #40
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At work we have a product on the shelf made by Mitsubishi (weird I know) and it is a white marker specifically designed to write on tyres. Looks to be ok, never used it though. It goes for $10 and any autobarn will be able to get it. If you get stuck looking for it let me know and I'll post up the part number for it.
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Old 15-12-2006, 10:46 PM   #41
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At work we have a product on the shelf made by Mitsubishi (weird I know) and it is a white marker specifically designed to write on tyres. Looks to be ok, never used it though. It goes for $10 and any autobarn will be able to get it. If you get stuck looking for it let me know and I'll post up the part number for it.
if you could do that, that would be tops. went to an Autobarn this arvo after work, and they looked at me like i was an idiot hahaha :P
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:08 PM   #42
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I have been doing a lot of experiments, and have found a possible answer, it is a white paint pen from Artline.
they are about 8 bucks per pen and can write on metal, rubber, wood anything really.

I gave my tyre a thorough clean with hot soapy water, once this had dried I used the pen and highlighted the writing.

3 weeks later the writing has just worn off, part of the reason is that my tyre had an argument with the gutter.

I am going to redo the lettering today after giving my car a good wash.

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Old 16-12-2006, 01:54 PM   #43
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The Mitsubishi one I mentioned:

PN: PX203 (this is in the autobarn system so if you go to a store and they dont have it on the shelf, quote this number and they can look it up)

Cost: $9.99.

Says it is suitable for Rubber, Metal, Glass, Plastic and Wood, and is just like a permanent marker style pen that you use.
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Old 16-12-2006, 02:32 PM   #44
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Liquid paper pen?? hehe

Edit: doesnt work to good lol

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awesome.

will sus out those tomorrow or next day. Autobarn has a sale on so :
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