getting paint dots off new tires

**Bullitt AK** · 08-30-2010, 12:58 AM

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** · 08-30-2010, 02:29 AM

Strong degreaser and a stiff nylon brush.

**StoneRaizer** · 08-30-2010, 08:50 AM

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** · 08-30-2010, 09:03 AM

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

**Redneckmafia** · 08-30-2010, 09:49 AM

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

**Fly bye** · 08-30-2010, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by StoneRaizer

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.

Originally Posted by StoneRaizer

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

You must have the strength of Hercules

Originally Posted by StoneRaizer

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.