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| KaptKaos |
 Aug 27 2009, 11:51 AM
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Family  Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
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 |
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| tracks914 |
Aug 27 2009, 11:54 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None  |
Sandblast, fast and won't hurt the rubber.
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| turnaround89 |
Aug 27 2009, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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
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| zymurgist |
Aug 27 2009, 12:01 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Can you mount the tire with the painted sidewall facing inward?
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| tradisrad |
Aug 27 2009, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
try a brush.
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| r_towle |
Aug 28 2009, 11:06 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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steel wool.
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| iamchappy |
Aug 28 2009, 11:45 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
brake fluid...... scotch brite pad
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| gothspeed |
Aug 29 2009, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Scotch brite and water.
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| Katmanken |
Aug 29 2009, 12:38 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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..... |
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| Nana's_914 |
Aug 29 2009, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 27-October 06 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 7,100 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
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