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 :(  hi all.does anyone know the best way to get black brake pad marks of a white skyway rim.i was gonna try thr ole sand paper method.but dont want to kill them.any info or tips would be much appreciated .lee
« Last Edit: August 16, 2010, 07:03 PM by energiza »

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Re: help help.brake mark removal on white tuffs
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2010, 09:58 PM »
I've always used a Stanley blade on an angle and it's never failed me yet  ;)

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Re: help help.brake mark removal on white tuffs
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 10:02 PM »
very fine sand paper. i did it to mine works a treat and doesnt damage them :daumenhoch:
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Re: help help.brake mark removal on white tuffs
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 10:10 PM »
jif & bleach followed by using different grades of wet & dry cloth backed paper ( yellow packs from Halfords ) to hit the stubborn bits worked for me  :daumenhoch:

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energiza

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Re: help help.brake mark removal on white tuffs
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2010, 10:23 PM »
 Wicked cheers for the rapid replys.think ill get down halfords and get some wet n dry then.and nick the mrs jif lol :wtf: :)

energiza

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 :) just thought i would post the pics before and after of the dreaded black brake rub on tuffs removal,ended up using the edge of a nice new stanley blade(thanks to the person who recommed this  :4_17_5:) then usd some wet and dry(thanks again to the other person for this tip :4_17_5:)

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thanks again to every1 who replyed.wicked stuff regards lee

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Good Job  :4_17_5:

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Wicked  8)

Very satisfing innit  :daumenhoch:
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Cool  ;) , now don't do it again !  :LolLolLolLol:

energiza

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 :)  very satisfying..was.nt me who blacked them.it was one of my diffy pals.so when i see them i thought they need to be saved lol..ordered myself some white pads.so they should be ok for a while.untill they visit the rom skatepark for a oldskool reunion im hopefully sorting Yumyum

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Great result :daumenhoch:

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