Originally Posted by
IndyRC_Racer
I need to glue up some new VTA tires on chrome wheels. I'm looking for any shortcuts to removing the chrome in the areas that will have super glue - specifically the area where the side wall of the tire attaches to the wheel.
I've been using a stainless steel wire wheel in the dremel to remove the chrome on the sidewall, and also to buzz along the bead groove to rough up the surface a bit. Works beautifully. If I had a brass wheel I'd use that instead as its softer, but haven't gouged a wheel yet.
Muchmore Racing Instant Rubber Tire CA glue is fantastic with these HPI wheels and tires. Sets up super duper quick though. I've found that holding the wheel upright is necessary, so the glue runs down the bead.