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Old 04-28-2004 | 09:21 PM
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trying to remove tires from rims seems to be a bit diffacult i was told to boil them please help
Old 04-28-2004 | 09:24 PM
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soak them in acetone....or debonder, but acetone is cheap.
Old 04-28-2004 | 09:45 PM
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Easiest way...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tires on a foil covered cookie sheet. TURN OVEN OFF. Immediately place cookie sheet on middle rack in oven. Let them stay in oven for about 45 minutes. Remove. Let cool to room temp, otherwise you can stretch tires. The glue should be crystalized and you shoul dbe able to pop tires off.
Old 04-28-2004 | 09:48 PM
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P.S. it stinks. Open the windows.
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Really??? The oven??? Might have to try that one....Why wouldnt that warp the wheels?
Old 04-29-2004 | 08:24 AM
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The oven works best for me too. The downside is when I use the oven to "bake" my tires off, the next couploe of things I cook taste like rubber.
Old 04-29-2004 | 08:55 AM
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lol thats pretty sick. but why doesnt some company make a liquid that will like liquifie super glue? i would buy it.
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Me too...Good idea for an invention! Could make millions!
Old 04-29-2004 | 10:32 AM
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it is called acetone, or nail polish remover...but plain acetone is cheaper, it is the active ingredient in nail polish remover. put enough in an airtight box to immerse the tire and leave em overnight, in the morning, the tires will come off.
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Acetone works like a charm. Just soak overnight and they come off like they were never glued.
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You think home depot or lowes carries acetone?
Old 04-29-2004 | 03:10 PM
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tryt he grocery store in the female isles it cost about 2 dollars and while last you awhile
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lol @ the female isle
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Yes Home Depot carries Acetone, Lowes probably carries also.
Old 04-30-2004 | 08:23 AM
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I'm afraid of using any kind of transdermal substance like acetone without plenty of protection.
Old 04-30-2004 | 08:39 AM
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So wear a rubber LOL











Seriously, make sure you follow the safety precautions on this stuff.


P.S. Tower has debonder for sale, sorry guys looks like somebody else is making it already.

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