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Posted by: KaptKaos Aug 27 2009, 11:51 AM

I got a set of tires from a friend. They're not bad and I'd like to use them BUT at some point someone (my friend) spilled paint on the tires. I am sure I will wear off the paint on the threads, but there is some on the sidewall.

Is there a safe way to take that off without compromising the rubber in the tire? It's home paint, not automotive grade.

TIA

Posted by: tracks914 Aug 27 2009, 11:54 AM

Sandblast, fast and won't hurt the rubber.

Posted by: turnaround89 Aug 27 2009, 12:01 PM

ive heard a small amount of gasoline will remove it and a brilo pad, not sure about if it will compromise the rubber or not, but gasoline will probably get rid of it

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 27 2009, 12:01 PM

Can you mount the tire with the painted sidewall facing inward?

Posted by: tradisrad Aug 27 2009, 12:58 PM

try a brush.

Posted by: r_towle Aug 28 2009, 11:06 PM

steel wool.

Posted by: iamchappy Aug 28 2009, 11:45 PM

brake fluid...... scotch brite pad

Posted by: gothspeed Aug 29 2009, 12:06 PM

Scotch brite and water.

Posted by: kwales Aug 29 2009, 12:38 PM

Curbs, I use curbs.....

Works every time..

Ditto the break fluid but be sure to clean it off after the paint is gone.

Keep away from the wheels if they have paint.....

Posted by: Nana's_914 Aug 29 2009, 05:25 PM

You could try MEK(METHYL ETHYL KETONE) and a rag if the less aggressive methods fail. Available at home depot and such.

MSDS=> http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/m4628.htm