How do I cover up white wall tires???

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jr_vw2
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How do I cover up white wall tires???

Post by jr_vw2 »

Does anyone have any good ideas on covering up raised white letters on tires? I have them black wall out on the rear of my buggy but I dont like to se the white letters on the inside. I know they make tire paint but it never seems to last very long, and it gets all cracked up. Just wanted to see i anyone has any good ideas. thanks Jeremy Chattanooga, TN
CairoManx
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Post by CairoManx »

How about using an indelible black marking pen.
DIESELDOOG
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Post by DIESELDOOG »

check the back side and see if the are black
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5150bossman
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Post by 5150bossman »

JR, remember, 99.9 % of everyone is looking at your buggy from the outside and only see the tires from that perspective. 0.999999 % of the others that do take a closer look most likely are looking at other things on your buggy that interest them, and so don't see the whitewalls inside either. That leaves basically You. You are pretty much the only one that can see that as a problem. I say this from experience :crazy: . I have to constantly tell myself that I am the only one that sees this "thing" as a problem. Then ask, is it worth the time and effort to correct, or can I put this time into something more worth while... That being said, you might try some type of rotary tool with a sanding bit and try to sand down the layer of white rubber until you get to black. I don't think it's too thick. Should be relatively easy for raised white letters, not so sure for an actual white wall. :2cents: Good luck :drinking:
Gene-C
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Post by Gene-C »

Clean the tire really well and spray the letters with a quality vinyl paint designed for interiors. The SEM brand is the best. It remains flexible and has excellent durability. Only professional paint stores carry it. It is 12 -14 bucks a can. Now, out to the garage to see if I have this problem!!! Thanks!!!! Now another thing to worry about. HEHEHE :laugh1: :laugh1: MURZ
mel hubbard
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Post by mel hubbard »

[QUOTE="jr_vw2"]Does anyone have any good ideas on covering up raised white letters on tires? Jeremy Chattanooga, TN[/QUOTE] Yes,, drive through mud n dirt :D :D :rock:
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