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[Philderbeast]

I have heard about boiling the glue off of the tires and rims, but is there any other ways to remove glued tires and rims? Boiling them just seems a bit dangerous to them and the wifes nice cookery.

[Taqrin]

There are a few CA glue debonders, some are even listed with LHS, but you can try this if boiling is not an option.....

GPMR6039 Great Planes Pro CA Debonder 1 oz Item number: 130172678329
Link...
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Pacer Z-7 CA Glue Debonder (1oz) Item number: 350021134098
Link....
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UNSTICK DEBONDER REMOVER for SUPERGLUE CYANO GLUE 25ml Item number: 280196944766
link.....
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Some lighter fluids and nail polish removers may also work, but try on small areas first.

[DavidB]

Boiling works well and as far as I have experienced, has no adverse affects on the tires. It may have an affect on the rims as far as color/finish but not on the structure.

I like to thread the wheels with heavy string so I can use it to lift them out of the hot water. Just use caution and common sense.

I picked up a steamer pot at Wally-World for about $5 to $6 and use it exclusively for RC stuff...i.e. boiling tires and dying parts. That way I don't have to use my decent cookware.

[Taqrin]

Boiling works well and as far as I have experienced, has no adverse affects on the tires. It may have an affect on the rims as far as color/finish but not on the structure.

I like to thread the wheels with heavy string so I can use it to lift them out of the hot water. Just use caution and common sense.

I picked up a steamer pot at Wally-World for about $5 to $6 and use it exclusively for RC stuff...i.e. boiling tires and dying parts. That way I don't have to use my decent cookware.

I've just boiled them as well. It takes time and patients, as with most hobbies.

[Philderbeast]

Thanx guys, I will get something from wally world and use that. How long does this process take, and how badly does it hurt the finish. I was thinking of using some chrome plated rims, but I may want to use my original e-maxx rims. Again, thanx for the advise, I will give her a shot............

[Taqrin]

Maybe 30 minutes in total per tire. Start checking tires after 20 minutes, or less (depending on size) of boiling (turning them once or twice during boiling). You may need to stick em back in a couple more times to reheat them, in order to compleatly remove the tires.

The boiling process will compleatly remove what ever finish is on your rims, other than, if you have the white or colored dish rims, it wouldn't effect it.

Rims can then be cleaned and repainted.:cool:

[Gt-bone]

It may not be the cleanest but I just take a exacto (or box cutter) and cut right in between the tire and rim (as close to rim as possible) and cut its cuts a VERY fine layer of rubber ( and alot of times it just cuts the glue). If you want to save the rim just get some acetone and Q-tips and remove the glue. Ive salvaged many tires and rims using this method and the tires reglue fine.
Oh yeah one more thing its VERY fast.

[Philderbeast]

It may not be the cleanest but I just take a exacto (or box cutter) and cut right in between the tire and rim (as close to rim as possible) and cut its cuts a VERY fine layer of rubber ( and alot of times it just cuts the glue). If you want to save the rim just get some acetone and Q-tips and remove the glue. Ive salvaged many tires and rims using this method and the tires reglue fine.
Oh yeah one more thing its VERY fast.

I ( being a very impatient one ) tryed this process. I lost my old treads in the process, ( very thin soft rubber for snow ), but one of the treads was already ripped anyways, so who cares right. It was a little messy, but a steady hand and a dremel later, good as new, and no finish loss. Damn I'm good. I may try the boiling later, but this did work quite well.

[rcdriverjboy]

I hate unglueing tires!!! Matter of fact, I hate regluing tires! LOL

But when I have to, I use debonder and a toothbrush. I use to pour debonder in a saucer, and try to soak the glue off. But this method allways took a bottle or two of debonder per wheel. Way to expensive! So one day I started putting just a few drops of debonder directly onto an old toothbrush and just brushing at the tire where it's glued to the rim. This method gives me the best results per bottle. Less than half a bottle of CA per wheel. You'll want to have an old rag nearby to wipe the tire clean as you go. Remember... debonder doesn't destroy CA glue. it just turns it back into liquid. As the debonder evaperates the CA glue will turn back into CA glue. BE AWARE, however, that if you scrub near the chrome by the edge of a rim, the toothbrush can remove the finish all by it'self. It doesn't need any help from the debonder to get the finish off. Most chrome finishes are just that thin!

I'm not saying that other methods don't work. This is just the method that works best for me. Post u later!

[toofless]

a method I have used when I dont want the old tire or foam is preheat oven to 400 degrees place tires on an old pizza box or something like it shut off the oven place box with tires in it leave until totally cool then usually you can pull the tire right off the rim

[dezertrat94]

I know it costs a little more, but beadlock rims seem to be worth the $$$.

[Philderbeast]

There is an idea. Bead locks. I need 12 for the maxx, 8 for the revo, 4 for rusty, 4 for the pede I want to get, 4 for the wheelie king I want to get, man this IS getting expensive.

[Benz]

yeah maybe but bead locks sure do look cool:cool: :cool:

[dezertrat94]

There is an idea. Bead locks. I need 12 for the maxx, 8 for the revo, 4 for rusty, 4 for the pede I want to get, 4 for the wheelie king I want to get, man this IS getting expensive.

Just so you know, beadlock wheels come in pairs, so actually you'd only need 8 wheels for your Maxx, 4 for ur Revo, 2 for the Rusty, and 2 for the pede...IDK if any1 makes beadlock stadium truck wheels though....for MT beadlocks, look to Pro-Line and Axial. So far, they have the best beadlocks I've seen.

[Philderbeast]

picky picky picky....Ain't-cha Desert rat. LOL
tecknicly, you only need 6 and 4 and 2 and na-na-na-na-na-na-na, lol, j/k

[dezertrat94]

So that's why no one likes me......;)

[Benz]

no people like you its just that they like to mess with you. LOL.:D :D

[LSD-LST2]

a method I have used when I dont want the old tire or foam is preheat oven to 400 degrees place tires on an old pizza box or something like it shut off the oven place box with tires in it leave until totally cool then usually you can pull the tire right off the rim


This is how I do it , but 400 degrees is too hot ! I try to stay under 300 .

I have tried boiling them off and it was hit or miss . Baking them off works like a charm !

[Benz]

This is how I do it , but 400 degrees is too hot ! I try to stay under 300 .

I have tried boiling them off and it was hit or miss . Baking them off works like a charm !

how the hell do that???:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: