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Old 06-08-2005 | 10:11 PM
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Default Does anyone know how to unglue tires

hey. well i have some pretty flat and undrivable tires. and i want to put some ABS or PVS piping on them. but i need to get the tire off. does anyone know how to unglue the tires? also there is chrome paint, but the rim is black under, does anyone know how i can take off the crhome?
Old 06-08-2005 | 10:17 PM
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boil them. ive also heard that cooking them at 300 degrees for 10-15 minutes works too.
Old 06-08-2005 | 10:22 PM
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aight..... ill boil them tomorow. im soaking them in nail polish remover to see what thats going to do..... prolly just ruin them but its worth a shot lol
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boiling should work.
Old 06-08-2005 | 10:36 PM
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Cut off as much of the tires as possible, then soak the rims in acetone for a few hours.

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yes.
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oh my bad i was just saying yes from ur title!well if u boil then u'll have to take em off quick cuz boiling doesn't get rid of the glue-acetone does or can but also does or can eat away at ur rubbers! -i'm not sure about the baking part[:-]
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