If you want to exclude the only really good way to do the job.... then, buy
wide masking tape and put on the tires.

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"Bob-tx" Live Spam free wrote in message
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On my utility trailer, the rims are beginning to show rust on the outside
edge. I want to knock off the rust and paint the rims. I plan to remove
the wheels because they are likely the same on the inside.

Obviously, I don't want to get paint on the tires. I thought about putting
oil on the tires so any paint that got on them wouldn't stick and could be
wiped off. But I don't know if the oil would be bad for the tires.

Any suggestions on a better way to do this, other than taking them to a
tire shop and having the tires removed and then remounted after painting?

Thanks, Bob-tx