Tyre removal?

[chris68nufc]

Im sick of buying new rims every time i need new tyres so i have got myself a 5 Litre bottle of nail varnish remover.Forgot the technical name. Are you supposed to just cut the tyres off as much as you can and then soak the wheels? For how long?
Was a nightmare getting this stuff in such big quantities because apparently this stuff was used in the London bombings.

[wacattack]

Cut the main part of the tyre off (leaving the glued bits on) so you can remove the foam inserts. Put them in the ascertone for about 48 hours. It sometimes does it in less time when the tone is newer but Id recommend allowing 48 hours

[chris68nufc]

Nice 1. Accetone. Thats the fella! How much do people normally pay for this stuff?

[jim76]

pure acetone can be purchased from fibreglass producers for about £5 per gallon. needs special delivery due to flammable nature which usually costs £10. So £15 delivered per gallon.

pure acetone also works much quicker than diluted nail varnish.

i think a few model shops stock acetone, or a few individulas on here may sell it. they will no doubt post details for you

[David Church]

I get acetone from a car paint & body supply shop, about £10 per 5 litre's.
Check the yellow pages.

[neiloliver]

...or ebay for £20 delivered (5 litres). I put mine in an old 5 litre emulsion paint tin (well cleaned first). Then you can put the lid on tight and stop the damn stuff evaporating. I leave for 24 hrs, then pull the tyre bead off, then leave for a further 24hrs to get the rest of the adhesive off. The scrub in soapy water to get them nice and clean ready for more tyres....

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[mobile chicane]

yep pure acetone is what I use dont even need to cut the tyres off just soak and voila of they come