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vespaclaire · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: Tyre paint Markers

Hello folks

Have not even got the GTS yet and I've already asked a million questions!
I really like the photo with the GTS with white tyre paint on the writting.

I'm thinking about trying RED tyre paint on the writting, it will either look well smart or look cheap and nasty!
Has anyone ever tried it and whats your opinion WHITE or RED???

O and if RED can you recomend a quality pen?

Ta Claire x
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CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Mmm... im not a fan of either, but why not be different and go for red?

If you dont like it, carb cleaner takes it off... Wink

vespaclaire · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject:

What's the name of carb cleaner? Is it just a de-greaser?
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CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

No its called carb cleaner, its just a strong solvent.... smells very much like old school thinners Wink

Blackpool Paul · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

Mmm old school thinners, theyve taken all the buzz out of paintin now havnt they! Is red tyre paint available?
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vespaclaire · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:

Yes red tyre paint is available from e bay and quite a few british websites. One site I came across pretty much has every colour of tyre paint in the rainbow, and silver and gold!
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Pepy27 · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:13 am Post subject:

lil pepy put up the pics of the white GTS with the white pen markings.

I think he got his from his local Halfrauds...... Twisted Evil

honestron · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Location: dublin

What about this folks,......... I have always used just plain old TIP-EX , or as I believe they call it "white-out" in the USA .

This image is my standard Sava tyre , with a little bit of white , not too much to be tacky.
but enough to be a little uplifting for the general sporty apearance of the vespa !!

Its handy cause the TIP-EX is so cheap and comes in the form of the bottle and delicate brush to apply.

This image is showing the tyre after 4 months with the white applied to the tyre. It took 3 or 4 minutes , and just bothered with the front wheel as the back is a bit more hassle, and is quite hidden anyway.[/url]
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Pepy27 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:22 am Post subject:

I like the idea, just don't want to highlight my Savas........ Embarassed

smudger · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:42 am Post subject:

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vespaclaire · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject:

fook it I'm going to order a red pen, won't know till I try. Will either look wicked or shite! At least I know I can get it off
Rolling Eyes

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lil pepy · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject:

yeah do it! do it! go red... by the way, i'm so tight about paying for postage and packing, I just parked my little moped up at my nearest motorcycle shop (they all have this sort of stuff), thus keeping my total outlay to a respactable £4.99 on something that I could well be swearing about later that evening! Mad

. By the way I chose a very classy shade of silver Cool

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Pepy27 · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject:

He is tight as well.......can't believe he spent that much on a pen!! Laughing

Blackpool Paul · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:59 am Post subject:

Perhaps its going to get used, then recoupe some money on Ebay? Laughing

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