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whats the best way to remove rc tyres from wheels

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i have some super glue disolver pm me ill sort you some out
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acetone.
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Or you can wrap them in tin foil (stops the house smelling) then put them in the oven. Bake for about 15 minutes at 150c

They then just peel off nice and easy.
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Or you can wrap them in tin foil (stops the house smelling) then put them in the oven. Bake for about 15 minutes at 150c

They then just peel off nice and easy.
not heard of that method before
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I heard that an it is possible to steam them off, club member said put them in a steamer for an hour, I'm gonna try it later today if the wife will lend me her steamer )
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you may end up with 1/18th wheels ...let us know if it works though
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not heard of that method before

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nice one but i dont think i dare try it it be more than my lifes worth messing with the wifes new cooker
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The last picture of the wheels on that website show that their is still the glue left on the wheels. Acetone removes the glue from the wheels aswell.
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Acetone is the best way
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Stupidly flammable too, added bonus
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Acetone is the best way
steaming for 30 mins is the safest way
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steaming for 30 mins is the safest way
until you realize it alters the plastic in the rims
your heat treating them how do you think there made
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until you realize it alters the plastic in the rims
your heat treating them how do you think there made
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acetone and a decent sealed container.


use in a well ventilated area with eye protection and keep well away from sources of ignition
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thats what your wheels will end up being
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thats what your wheels will end up being


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The wheels will warp when heated.

The proline ones are not perfectly round at the best of times anyway

Acetone is the way forward
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