Removing foam tires?

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Removing foam tires?

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Best way to remove foam tires from rims? Working on RC12L and putting rubber tires on, thanks.
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Re: Removing foam tires?

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Acetone bath
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RC10resto wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:54 am Acetone bath
Will that ruin the foams?
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Re: Removing foam tires?

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It's possible, but I guess I assumed he was removing dried out or worn out Foams.
I have seen Acetone give life to tires (sometimes).
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Re: Removing foam tires?

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RABIDFOX50 wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 10:04 am
RC10resto wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:54 am Acetone bath
Will that ruin the foams?
I've read from other members' experiences on here that acetone, even just the fumes, CAN ruin old foam tires. It won't affect nylon or rubber, though.
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I’m going to put on rubber on tires, foam tires are dry and cracked.
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RC10resto wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:54 am Acetone bath
Over night?
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JOESGARAGE wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 1:59 pm
RC10resto wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:54 am Acetone bath
Over night?
takes a couple of days
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Re: Removing foam tires?

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It all depends.
I have had some loosen up in 30 minutes, full soak method not vapor.
Your results will vary :?:
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KidAgain wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 2:18 pm
JOESGARAGE wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 1:59 pm
RC10resto wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:54 am Acetone bath
Over night?
takes a couple of days
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Re: Removing foam tires?

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JOESGARAGE wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 1:59 pm
RC10resto wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:54 am Acetone bath
Over night?
I've done it a few times to remove CA glue and stubborn servo tape adhesive remnants from chassis plates, leaving it in the bag for 24 hours. That worked for me both times.
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Re: Removing foam tires?

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Ok, so best glue to use for old school duratrax rubber tires to rims?
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