Removing Overspray From Tires

[emf]

I'm working on the new truck and the previous owner painted the wheels and very wisely masked the tires. However, the mask was a bit too small and the tires have red overspray on them. Are there any easy way to remove this. I'm not sure of the type of paint, but I hesitate to use too much physical force and leave heavy scratches on the rubber...

Frank

 

[1Tudoor]

Lacquer thinner has always worked well for me.
Getting next to the rim might need some cloth stretched over a screw driver or a thin pc of wood .

 

[davehc]

I would try WD-40 , it works well for over spray on my glasses when I forget to put on an old pair , also used it on other things for over spray .

 

[Brendan]

i worked in a body shop in high school, we would use lacquer thinner

 

[2manycars]

Acytone will remove paint.

 

[Marshall V. Daut]

Use ACRYLIC lacquer thinner. Simple lacquer thinner won't touch some of the harder paints, such as epoxies or paints sprayed with a catalyst.
Marshall

 

[C26Pinelake]

Take it to a coin operated car wash and pressure wash them from a short distance away. Wayne

 

[emf]

I will try these and report back on my success. thanks.

Frank

 

[SeaSlugs]

ive used a scotch brite pad and some wesleys bleach white or other tire CLEANER not shine.

 

[glenn in camino]

clean rags and acetone unless the paint is catalized urethane.

 

[eagle]

Just use some cheap flat black spray paint to cover the overspray. It will flake off later, taking the overspray with it.

 

[ian Simpson]

I used Polystrippa followed up with black leather dye.

 

[SeaSlugs]

Just use some cheap flat black spray paint to cover the overspray. It will flake off later, taking the overspray with it.

i have noticed this too

 

[Mitch//pa]

Just use some cheap flat black spray paint to cover the overspray. It will flake off later, taking the overspray with it.

Then flip over / remount the tires to the inside

 

[ronn]

oooo steel wool with cleaner

 

[jm29henry]

Lacquer thinner is still your best bet !!!!

 

[23hack]

I just tell the wife to get that off there. I don't know what she uses, but it is very clean.