kingscott Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have 4 or 5 sets of great wheels now with bald/shot tyres I am looking to replace the tyres only to save a few quid. Question is: How do you remove old well glued on tyres? is there a magic method or just a case of spending time with a craft knife? Its a shame just to throw the wheels/foams away when they are near perfect in condition! What are your thoughts? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have found boiling or baking to be the best methods, check the guides section, theres a few guides in there on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Fastest method I know is to give them to someone with a brushless truck running 6S..... on a more serious note...there are 4 main methods, 1) Boiling. Drop them in a pan of hot water for a while, and bring it to the boil. Lots of Youtube vids showing exactly how to do this. The heat breaks down the superglue. 2) Baking. Same theory, but different method of applying heat. 3) DeBonder. You can by superglue debonder which basically dissolves the glue. Leaves them a lot cleaner than the other methods. 4) Acetone. Pop them in a pan of acetone overnight and the glue will release. Personally, I find the horrid smells of baking/boiling offputting. They also can soften the wheels, so you have to take care you don't distort the wheels when removing the tyres. Glue debonder is easier but more expensive. If you use the heat methods, take your time and wear gloves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Fantastic, Many thanks for your reply's "put kettle on duck" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 The boil method has not worked, my rimms are now a odd shade of yellow and the tyre is stuck fast!! Oh er!! Have to dye the wheels now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 how long did you boil for?? took over an hour for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi.I use nail polish remover , It's cheaper than buying pure acetone:) .Put the tyres in a biscuit tin with some nail polish remover,place in the garden with the lid on.Do a spot check on the wheels first,some 'll turn to snot when you use acetone on 'em . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yer Thats an option! I'm just trying the Oven method as we speak. i've already burned my thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Good old petrol, or thinners worth a punt,has worked for me in the past...now I just burn mine off as the rims are shat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal47 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Been doing a lot of this lately and found the only way to remove them easily is to boil them for at least 30 mins sometimes longer, i have also been told that soaking in acetone can change the compound and make a soft compound harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 wow 30 mins!!! be cheaper to buy new rim's with today's electricity prices!! LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) wow 30 mins!!! be cheaper to buy new rim's with today's electricity prices!! LoL took me in the oven gas mark 4 40 mins a pair but wear some thick gloves Edited November 27, 2011 by Corbs10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Update. The oven method has worked perfectly!!!! preheat 170 Degs C for about 8 mins (check after 5) Literally fell off! and also saved the tyre foam. VERY SMELLY THO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolf hamster Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 glue debonder costs yes, but that stuff is worth its weight in gold. just dribble it on and pull the tyre off. simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan13 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 huge doughnut untill there nill left...works everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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