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Oakseywick



Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Restoring white lettering
I know IT is not everybody thing but I like the white letters on my BFG AT tyres but they are looking quite faded anybody recommend something to freshen it up?
Post #411300 27th Mar 2015 12:19am
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custom90



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Tyre pen? Would take a bit of time and patience though.
Post #411302 27th Mar 2015 12:30am
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Clemmo



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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Stretch a microfibre rag tightly over a gloved finger.
Dip in cellulose thinner.
Wipe over letters...following with another clean dry cloth.
Like new again!

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
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Post #411305 27th Mar 2015 12:52am
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TooTall



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tonga Green
Tyre pens are a complete PITA to use, unless you can physically remove the wheel & lay it down flat to work on.
TT "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
Go into your garage & put stuff into rows."
Post #411306 27th Mar 2015 1:05am
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fatman



Member Since: 14 Jan 2014
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I've tried rubbing the letters with some fine wet sandpaper with great success.
Post #411321 27th Mar 2015 7:11am
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ian series 1



Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
You will find that the white part is actually moulded into the tyre wall like a skin under the outer skin, all the way around, so as mentioned rubbing with abrasives it will always be there.

If that makes an sense....? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #411324 27th Mar 2015 7:54am
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
One of the soft pan scrubbers or a magic sponge Thumbs Up

I'd be careful of using any chemicals on the sidewalls.
Post #411340 27th Mar 2015 9:30am
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grumpy old git



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I use wonder wheels on our 300tdi, makes the lettering stand out a treat. Mrs Grumpy loves it Whistle
Post #411417 27th Mar 2015 2:52pm
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