Removing paint from tyres

ChrisD. · 16 Aug 2011 at 13:53

Quick one, where I've parked in a space outside my flat, it seems I've run over some white paint.

It's hanging off the rear tyre with a patch in front of it. What's the best way of getting it off the tyre? I was going to put some cardboard down so it doesn't pick any more up of the road but obviously want to get it all off the tyre before I move the car so it doesn't flick everywhere.

shoes · 16 Aug 2011 at 14:03

if it's wet then try a pressure washer - careful you don't cover everything in it though!

megakid · 16 Aug 2011 at 17:01

Could you scrub it with white spirit? (Guess!)

ChrisD. · 16 Aug 2011 at 17:06

I don't have time to do anything, will just have to go to work in a moment and hope the road scrubs it all off. If any gets on the paintwork I'll polish it off tomorrow.

BigglesPiP · 16 Aug 2011 at 18:51

Rotate the tyres and do a burn out...

stulid · 16 Aug 2011 at 18:54

Drive faster/harder.

PhillyDee · 16 Aug 2011 at 18:57

Just wipe as much off as you can to stop it spattering. Even then, it would have to be one incredibly thick!

ChrisD. · 16 Aug 2011 at 20:22

The drive to work heated it up enough for me to pick it off.