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    Arrrghh Tire Shine on my tires... How to remove it!

    Speaking of tires my nephew decided to make my bike tires look new and sprayed tire shine all over my bike tires. How do I get that stuff off?

    I dont want to have an unscheduled dismount!

    :roll:

    #2
    Soap, water and a Scotch Brite pad.
    Currently bikeless
    '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
    '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

    I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

    "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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      #3
      I always figured riding around would work, but I'm a crazy bastard.

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        #4
        Re: Arrrghh Tire Shine on my tires... How to remove it!

        I use an orbital pad sander and #60 grit sandpaper. I have a strong aversion to road rash and find it thoroughly unpleasant.

        Earl

        Originally posted by wiks10
        Speaking of tires my nephew decided to make my bike tires look new and sprayed tire shine all over my bike tires. How do I get that stuff off?

        I dont want to have an unscheduled dismount!

        :roll:
        Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

        I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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          #5
          Either of Earl's or Jethro's methods should work. Then, I'd suggest a rotary grinder with a super-coarse abrasive wheel applied firmly to your nephew's backside for at least 30 seconds!

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            #6
            Been there done that!

            Brad tt

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              #7
              Big a$$ burn out! That ought to get the shine off.
              Feel The Pulse!

              1982 GS1100E with Tracy one piece body
              2007 Roadstar Midnight Warrior

              ebay cntgeek

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                #8
                Originally posted by Flatline_Racing
                Big a$$ burn out! That ought to get the shine off.
                I was going to offer that suggestion, but couldn't figure out how to clean the front tire off as well.

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                  #9
                  Engine degreaser, I prefer Gunk non-foaming. If you can't find it, kerosene will work. Ride gentle for a little while in case it slicks up the tread, but it will be gone quickly.

                  I have been cleaning tires with Gunk for years...have never had a dry out problem, etc.

                  Kenny

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by jtcrespo
                    I was going to offer that suggestion, but couldn't figure out how to clean the front tire off as well.
                    Didn't even think about that

                    But i guess that you could have some fun and only do half as much work by hand 8)
                    Feel The Pulse!

                    1982 GS1100E with Tracy one piece body
                    2007 Roadstar Midnight Warrior

                    ebay cntgeek

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                      #11
                      White vinegar should do the trick safely.
                      1981 GS 450L

                      2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

                      The good we do no one remembers.
                      The bad we do no one forgets.

                      Mark 5:36 -- Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe".

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                        #12
                        Well I scrubbed them with soap and then took it for a nice 10 mile cruise. All gone and they still look great!

                        Thnaks for all the sugestions. I wanted to try the burnout but dont know how.

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