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marco2236 · 03-21-2007, 03:25 AM

Hey all. I'd like to know how can I get a the factory glued Nubs off of my dish rims?
I have tried boiling them for 30 min. per side....nope
Also tried Baking them in oven at 300* for 10 min......nope
I don't know what kind of glue HPI uses to get them to stick, but its indistructable

Any one got any Ideas or tricks up their sleeves?

gasdriverca · 09-07-2007, 07:16 PM

I just used a pair of needlenose pliers to pull the wheels of the rims,then I used a Dremel tool to remove the excess rubber and glue from the rims with the wire brush attachment which I found the best bit to use because it doesn't eat into the plastic rims.No mess no fuss (well kinda)

SteveM · 09-08-2007, 08:06 AM

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brad101 · 09-12-2007, 05:47 AM

i heard of people boiling thier tires and rims to get them to let go but i dunno

gasdriverca · 09-15-2007, 05:17 PM

I've just fit my new boots on the car with no problems and used the thin CA glue to attach the rubber to the rims no problems because the Dremel tool smoothed out the surface.

Michael H · 12-24-2008, 04:53 PM

Has anybody tried acetone yet to help remove glued tires?

addisontrx · 01-20-2009, 06:19 PM

i biol them all the ca comes right off, you can also bake them but that don't sound right with me.

*whirlybird* · 03-13-2009, 06:39 AM

You could try a CA debonder. Zap-A-Gap makes one and most hobby shops should carry it. Just lay a thin bead along the edge of the rim and let it soak in as it takes a bit of time for it to soften the glue.

It won't completely disolve the glue just make it soft and pliable.

BMWM3GT · 03-26-2009, 10:08 AM

You can also soak them in nailpolish remover over night and then use your hands to pull the tires off.

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marco2236 RCC Master Contributor I am: Marc A. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cynthia Alberta (middle of no-where) Radio of choice: Spektrum DX9 # of RCs: 10+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,252 Total Props: 6	Unglueing HPI factory glued tires Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hey all. I'd like to know how can I get a the factory glued Nubs off of my dish rims? I have tried boiling them for 30 min. per side....nope Also tried Baking them in oven at 300* for 10 min......nope I don't know what kind of glue HPI uses to get them to stick, but its indistructable Any one got any Ideas or tricks up their sleeves?
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gasdriverca Join Date: Sep 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 6 Total Props: 0	I just used a pair of needlenose pliers to pull the wheels of the rims,then I used a Dremel tool to remove the excess rubber and glue from the rims with the wire brush attachment which I found the best bit to use because it doesn't eat into the plastic rims.No mess no fuss (well kinda) Attached Thumbnails
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brad101 RCC Junior Contributor I am: Bradley A Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oromocto, NB Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 211 Total Props: 0	i heard of people boiling thier tires and rims to get them to let go but i dunno __________________ Im Alot Faster Then You Think You Are!! -------------------------------------------------- tamyia CR-01 -------------------------------------------------- Traxxas Sportmaxx .. TOOO many mods to list 2.2 scale crawler - build started TLT axles - 4 Link 6 L.E.D headlights custom truggy tube frame
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Michael H RCC Noob I am: Michael H Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petawawa, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 23 Total Props: 0	Re: Unglueing HPI factory glued tires Has anybody tried acetone yet to help remove glued tires?
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addisontrx RCC Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tillsonburg,ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 55 Total Props: 0	Re: Unglueing HPI factory glued tires i biol them all the ca comes right off, you can also bake them but that don't sound right with me. __________________ hyper 9/ losi micro baja RUSTLER 3.3/jato 3.3 MUGEN MBX5R-Axial .28 LOSI LST-Axial .28
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gasdriverca Join Date: Sep 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 6 Total Props: 0	I've just fit my new boots on the car with no problems and used the thin CA glue to attach the rubber to the rims no problems because the Dremel tool smoothed out the surface.
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03-13-2009, 06:39 AM	#8
whirlybird !!! CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT !!! I am: Scott Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beamsville, Ontario Radio of choice: JR # of RCs: 1 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4 Total Props: 0	Re: Unglueing HPI factory glued tires You could try a CA debonder. Zap-A-Gap makes one and most hobby shops should carry it. Just lay a thin bead along the edge of the rim and let it soak in as it takes a bit of time for it to soften the glue. It won't completely disolve the glue just make it soft and pliable.
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BMWM3GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 18 Total Props: 0	Re: Unglueing HPI factory glued tires You can also soak them in nailpolish remover over night and then use your hands to pull the tires off.
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