Removing overspray from wheels?

Stallingrad

Got some bodywork done while back and the idiots didn't cover the wheels.

Any tips on how to remove overspray on alloys? Claying (Bilt Hamber) does not seem to be getting the worst of it off.

Cheers.

Matt Simis

Dont bother removing it, just paint over it with this:
http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_206345_langId_-1_categoryId_212593
Tyre Wall Paint.

Not only will the tyres look like brand new tyres, it seeps into the rubber and covers anything underneath completely. I used it first to combat overspray, but now if Im being lazy and repainting a wheel I just let the overspray happen then paint the tyre wall.


Using chemicals or abrasive force is likely not good for the tyre.

challengemaster

Matt Simis wrote: »

Dont bother removing it, just paint over it with this:
http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_206345_langId_-1_categoryId_212593
Tyre Wall Paint.

Not only will the tyres look like brand new tyres, it seeps into the rubber and covers anything underneath completely. I used it first to combat overspray, but now if Im being lazy and repainting a wheel I just let the overspray happen then paint the tyre wall.


Using chemicals or abrasive force is likely not good for the tyre.

Fairly sure he means the alloys rather than the tyres

Stallingrad

It's on the alloy wheel Matt, not the tyre. LOL at the image of me claying the tyre! :pac:

Matt Simis

Stallingrad wrote: »

It's on the alloy wheel Matt, not the tyre. LOL at the image of me claying the tyre! :pac:

Lol, carry on then.

Have you tried Paint Thinners? It should remove the overspray fairly sharpish.

Mycroft H

Should this not be fixed by the company that cocked it up in the first place?

Stallingrad

BX 19 wrote: »

Should this not be fixed by the company that cocked it up in the first place?

They should and I have no doubt they would, just not very convenient, don't mind going at it myself.

tossy

I used autosmart tar remover to remove over spray from a set of wheels,did a great job - it's serious stuff.

Stallingrad

tossy wrote: »

I used autosmart tar remover to remove over spray from a set of wheels,did a great job - it's serious stuff.

I have Tardis, will try it!

H3llR4iser

Stallingrad wrote: »

Got some bodywork done while back and the idiots didn't cover the wheels.

I second the idea of paint thinners...see if it helps.

That said, a few threads around lately depicting actions that could make serious competitors for the Darwin awards

JohnBoy26

A drop of petrol and a soft cloth will do the same job as thinners and will be less harsh on your wheels

Stallingrad

Will try petrol and Tardis, will post the scientific results.

tossy

Petrol might shift it but it's not going to do the paintwork underneath any good.

MetzgerMeister

It's strange how claying didn't remove the worst of it since clay was originally invented for removal of overspray. If you have a D/A or know someone with one, you'll have the job done in a few minutes. Paint thinners and petrol would work but I would not chance either of these on paint, I don't care what anyone says if they think it's safe, I don't.