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  1. 06-11-2009, 11:49 PM #1
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    Default How to get overspray and Fix-a-flat off rims?

    I got overspray and dried up fix a flat on my aluminum lips on my rims.
    I bought goo gone but haven't tried it yet. Is it safe to use it on aluminum? or any other safe methods?
    Help!
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  2. 06-11-2009, 11:52 PM #2
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    umm. well, read the label and it should tell you what it's NOT safe for.

    and goo gone probably isnt going to get overspray off :/

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  3. 06-11-2009, 11:52 PM #3
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    accetone!!
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  4. 06-11-2009, 11:54 PM #4
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    ^ lol are you serious??

    acetone will melt the finish right off the aluminum.

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  5. 06-11-2009, 11:57 PM #5
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    eehhh just rub lightly!!
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  6. 06-12-2009, 09:08 AM #6
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    try a claybar
    TOO BIG
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  7. 06-12-2009, 09:20 AM #7
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    ^^^ thats what i was about to say lol..
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  8. 06-12-2009, 09:28 AM #8
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    Nevr-Dull wadding polish, get it at Wal-Mart for $5 to 6.

    http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1006&cat=5006

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    ^^ that would probably work the best.
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    Why were you using fix-a-flat in the first place? I've always heard never to use that stuff.
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    Nevr dull works great..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast-Tech™
    Why were you using fix-a-flat in the first place? I've always heard never to use that stuff.
    Sometimes you don't have a choice and several high performance cars come with a can of fix-a-flat and a mini compressor vs. having the weight and mass of a spare. Driving with it for extended periods is what is bad because it can throw the balance of the wheel/tire off.
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    exactly , speed minded said it best , and its a complete pain to get the inside of the rim cleaned up later on.
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    my buddy had a lot of overspray on his wheels that he kept on there for 3 years and last week end we clay bared them and it came right off without damaging the shine of the lip.

    never dull might work but theres a lot of labor using that bc your polishing the lips. but to just removed the overspray claybar will remove them with very little labor.

    i dont know about the fix a flat, is it very thick? if so just take a brand new razor blade and start cutting away little pieces remembering not to hit the wheels with the blade and then claybar the rest.
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    Overspray is easy to get off, claybar, mineral spirits, paint thinner. IDK about the fix-a-flat though, good luck......
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    Thanks guys!! I'll guess i'll try the clay bar,that sounds the best.
    I had to use fixaflat b/c i got off work on a Sunday night and saw a flat tire,i knew no shops are open and if i put my spare donut on, my front end is gone..
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Sometimes you don't have a choice and several high performance cars come with a can of fix-a-flat and a mini compressor vs. having the weight and mass of a spare. Driving with it for extended periods is what is bad because it can throw the balance of the wheel/tire off.
    Word. My compressor comes in handy

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  18. 06-13-2009, 05:43 PM #18
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    just buy some UnderSpray
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    fix a flat can be really helpful, but if the tire has a decently sized gash its just going to cause hell for the tire shop to scrape it off to repair your tire.
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    wd-40 or bug and tar remover. Then use a scotchbright non-scatch dish sponge.
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  21. 06-17-2009, 02:43 PM #21
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    rubbing alcohol and a scotch guard sponge
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    Quote Originally Posted by jadakid88
    rubbing alcohol and a scotch guard sponge
    Picture of said "scotchguard sponge"...
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