Golden 169 Posted January 5, 2021 Hi - please could someone recommend oil based sharpie equivalents for tyre writing. I can’t seem to find any ultra fine tipped oil based sharpies in the UK. I’m after white and yellow, so nothing ridiculous... but can’t find any with ultra fine tips. Many thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzalene 171 Posted January 5, 2021 I tried a while ago with no luck, at least in the small nib size, suppose its some stupid UK safety law, being oil based. Can get car and motorcycle easy but the nibs are way to big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golden 169 Posted January 5, 2021 Mm. Seems a bit of a pain. Be good to know if anyone has tried any different brands which are available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2319 Posted January 5, 2021 Of late , I've been using a Uni paint marker with extra fine tip ( made by Mitsubishi - not checked if it is single or twin turbo !! ) - oil based paint - white . I got it from Rymans in Romford a while back , don't know if they still sell them though , not been there for a while for some reason ? ! just searched here as an example :- https://www.cultpens.com/i/q/UN04093/uni-paint-marker-pen-extra-fine-px-203 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Attaboy 141 Posted January 5, 2021 Edding 8055 Outdoor Marker is what I use for tire writing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blofeld 63 Posted January 8, 2021 I use this Pilot Metallic Super Colour White Extra Fine (0.5mm Line) Permanent Marker Paint Pens (1 Pen) https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PCKK7AQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_Zm69FbYMJCEMN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 seems ok. although oil based do bung up if not used often. Apparently the superfine water based sharpie is good and pretty resistant to rubbing but I can’t find that either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted January 8, 2021 8 hours ago, blofeld said: I use this Pilot Metallic Super Colour White Extra Fine (0.5mm Line) Permanent Marker Paint Pens (1 Pen) https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PCKK7AQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_Zm69FbYMJCEMN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 seems ok. although oil based do bung up if not used often. Apparently the superfine water based sharpie is good and pretty resistant to rubbing but I can’t find that either! One Drive in the Snow (or when its a bit wet outside) and that paint is gone for me, so its all these Pens for Shelf Queens only?. I saw some one used a silver marker pen and i belive those are much stronger than the one you have URL to here (as i am using now but i must give it up, it goes straight off again as mentioned). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted January 8, 2021 I can also show how much paint falled off after 1 drive in the Snow, i have 2 pens in the permanent white 0.5 White type, they just the opposite of permanent when taking them out for a spin. All cars had a long time inside drying up, so it was not like i painted and took them out at once either: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 6:23 PM, Albert Attaboy said: Edding 8055 Outdoor Marker is what I use for tire writing. I use Edding 750 Creative, and I have seen edding haven also some smaller tips. we have a german shop Mueller here, there is all sorts of edding stuff. their spray paint is for polycarbonat but only hard bodies, it sticks great to the lexan body, but is not brittle resistant. smells like tamiya paint tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnsllc 917 Posted January 11, 2021 it doesnt last, looks awesome for a bit then u need ti re apply. think about it. its an after thought. looks good, has no function. dont expect a fine paint marker to last. its a vanity thing. every tire i my fleet is paint markered. if and when it wears off i can reapply. its a hobby thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted January 11, 2021 I use the 750 creative on my 200cc scooter and it works flawless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinjpayne 273 Posted January 11, 2021 I use Edding 780. Same paint as 750 but with an extra-fine nib. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted January 18, 2021 so does anyone know a permanent Marker with fine nib that does not fall off as fast as you drive them outside, or is this meant for Shelfs Queens only?. As i mentioend i already tried 2 different White permanent fine nib pen markers, but the paint fall off (as in my previos post). I would like it on as it looks pretty cool while driving around but if it is just about to fall off as fast it gets i litle wet i will leave it .. edit: Somewhere someone mentioed Silver marker, that actually looked very good and i think Silver pens hold better than the white, but i have not tested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted January 21, 2021 I use one from Halfords, works for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted January 22, 2021 20 hours ago, J@mes said: I use one from Halfords, works for me! Where do you buy them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted January 22, 2021 https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/specialist-and-decorative-paints/white-tyre-pen-marker-654040.html i use the nib on the pen but it’s fiddly, if I needed to do really fine detail I’d decant the content & use a brush or possibly a tooth pick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites