getting paint dots off new tires

[Bullitt AK]

you know the painted circles that come on new tires...i just want to make sure whatever i use isn't going to discolor the tire

[Fly bye]

Strong degreaser and a stiff nylon brush.

[StoneRaizer]

That seems a little like overkill. I was able to get them off with my normal wash solution (Meg's Gold Class) and a wheel/tire brush. I worry that a strong degreaser would be corrosive to the rubber.

[NBD]

If you have any optimum no rinse that will work in my experience.

[Redneckmafia]

Some apc and a brass bristle brush or a Mr.Clean magic eraser will work also in most cases.

[Fly bye]

That seems a little like overkill.





A strong degreaser could be Dawn, or some all purpose cleaner at a medium to high strength mixture, or even some Simple Green mixed 1:1

I wasn't referring to anything acidic.





I was able to get them off with my normal wash solution (Meg's Gold Class) and a wheel/tire brush.





I know that these painted/dyed dots can be a real bear to remove, so kudos to you :xyxthumbs:

You must have the strength of Hercules :props: :laughing:





I worry that a strong degreaser would be corrosive to the rubber.





I doubt that any of the methods I mentioned will corrode the sidewalls while using the brush for a short time, then rinsed with water and dressed thereafter.