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    November 2005
Tip
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 6:56 PM
Most of the experts around here probably already have tried this but I'ii post it anyway. I'v found that an easy and quick way to clean up the treat of tires is to find a socket that is slightly bigger than the rim and put the tire on it. Then put a 1/4 inch into the socket and put it in a battery or bench drill. I'v found that a bench drilll is better as you can adjust the speed and you have both hans free. Then just hold sandpaper or a sanding stick against the tire as it rotates. their cleaned up evenly all the way aroung in less than a minute each. Hope this helps someone?

Cheers Trev
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Shell Beach, California
Posted by mojodoctor on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 9:10 PM
Check this link over at sister site Scale Auto Magazine for an adjustable method of sanding your tires!

http://www.scaleautomag.com/sca/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7337
Matt Fly fast, fly low, turn left!
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 9:19 PM
Never thought of that. Have to try it out now.
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Maine,USA
Posted by dubix88 on Thursday, August 26, 2004 5:47 AM
HEY,
I have found that that some tires fit right over the small sanding drum of my fremel, but your method is a much better, much safer way. Thanks for th tip.

Randy
THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:07 AM
its somewhat irrelevant, but this reminds me of the time i didnt check the rotation directionof my dremel and ended up unscrewing my cut-off wheel while trying to cut a screw down to size. thank goodness it didnt go flying, it just kinda went plop ontot he floor. in retrospect it was kinda dumb and unsafe. lesson learnt Tongue [:P]
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