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10-20-2007 06:57 AM #1
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Removing Raised White Letters from Tires
I just bought 2 new BF Goodrich 255/70 R15 tires for my Abone and unfortunately they were not available in blackwalls. Although I will be mounting the letter side on the inside, I don't want the letters to show. How do you remove the white paint?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
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10-20-2007 07:29 AM #2
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Originally Posted by Pat Monaco
Unfortunately, you can't remove OWL's from tires. If you were to cut the tire apart, you would find a whitewall hidden there behind the black sidewall rubber. Get a can of the old pre Armor-All tire black and paint 'em out is about all I can think of - or, like most that I see, mount 'em and forget about it. I had a problem when I bought my rear tires as well but finally found some Dunlops in 17" that weren't truck rated.
Actually, match them on the front - they, IMO, really don't look bad like thatDave W
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10-20-2007 07:39 AM #3
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Yup, good old tire black will cover them up, fairly durable too. Last place I found a can of it was at a NAPA store.... Just plain old rattle can black will hide them too, just doesn't last as long...Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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10-20-2007 08:48 AM #4
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I took mineral spirits and a rag, and rubed like hell and took the white off my white lettered hossier quick time pro slicks, it works!!!!!drive It , like you stole it !!!!!!!
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10-20-2007 08:58 AM #5
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Thanks Guys...I really appreciate the suggestions with the tire black. I already tried acetone with no luck. That's why I decided to ask the experts! Thanks again for your help.
Getting ready to put the Abone in storage next week and making last minute preparations. It was definitely a great season for crusin', especially in Rochester, NY. The best summer I ever can remember since living here the last 33 years.
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10-20-2007 09:00 AM #6
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I like the white out.Am I not with the program? BFG seems to be the tire of choice.Was it designed to put the white inside,IMO I think not.Don D
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10-20-2007 09:02 AM #7
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Hoosier and G'year slicks have the letters painted on. Road tires have it all the way to the carcass - remember that the little old ladies have to park by feeling the curb thru the steering wheel and it for sure wouldn't do for the white to rub off Originally Posted by spib
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10-20-2007 09:22 AM #8
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my mistake, that sucks you cant take it offdrive It , like you stole it !!!!!!!
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10-20-2007 09:53 AM #9
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Black sharpie permanent marker works well and has lots of recoats in it!!!!!
Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)
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10-21-2007 07:28 AM #10
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Black leather shoe dye will also do the trick.Ken Thomas
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10-22-2007 01:41 PM #11
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Finally a question I could answer, and yall took all my answers.
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10-22-2007 01:48 PM #12
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Shawnlee and NTFDAY...thanks for 2 great suggestions!
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10-22-2007 01:50 PM #13
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MoPAR Jack....I know that you knew the answers!
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10-23-2007 06:04 AM #14
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come on !!!
BFG's white letters have to be on the outside !!! can't hide cool !! 
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10-23-2007 06:08 AM #15
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They are cool on certain muscle cars. Had them on a '68 Firebird and '69 Z. But on my Abone.......NOT! : )
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