How To Remove Wheel Weight Residue
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#ane How to remove "gluey weight" residue from wheels?
GT Level Member
01-21-2016 Does anyone have a expert manner to remove the balance from "viscid weights" from wheels? (If in that location is an acid of some kind, hopefully ane that doesn't damage the cease on the wheels)
I've tried brake cleaner, adhesive remover, etc., all with less success than I'd like. I know there are stronger acids available but I don't want to harm the bicycle finish.
(The wheel would be off the motorcar to do this)
Thanks
-Bob C.
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#ii Re: How to remove "gummy weight" residual from wheels?
01-21-2016 Is this on the inside of the cycle? If so, employ a wire bike. If on the outside, effort Goo Gone.
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#3 Re: How to remove "gummy weight" balance from wheels?
01-21-2016 I always use brake cleaner with a rag and simply rub the **** out of information technology.
I've balanced plenty rims in the by to know how stupid some brands are to get off.
A wire wheel will damaged the rims, it will remove articulate coat and pigment. Simply use that if the rim is already half junk and peeling.
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#4 Re: How to remove "mucilaginous weight" remainder from wheels?
01-21-2016 The inside of the rim isn't articulate coated like the outside, is it?
Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch 
I e'er use brake cleaner with a rag and just rub the **** out of it.
I've balanced enough rims in the past to know how stupid some brands are to get off.
A wire wheel will damaged the rims, it will remove clear coat and paint. Simply use that if the rim is already half junk and peeling.
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#5 Re: How to remove "viscid weight" residuum from wheels?
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01-21-2016 Sure is. Apparently the inside of the cycle is less visible, but if yous grind through the clear coat and then that area would be more susceptible to picking up brake grit in the future. Originally Posted by SubwayBrat The within of the rim isn't clear coated like the outside, is it?
Accept y'all actually used goo-gone for this?
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#6 Re: How to remove "sticky weight" residue from wheels?
01-21-2016 No, but Goo Gone is famous for getting rid of sticker residue and it doesn't harm paint or articulate coat. My brother has used information technology on his door earlier. Originally Posted by bobc455 Sure is. Obviously the inside of the wheel is less visible, but if you grind through the clear glaze then that expanse would be more than susceptible to picking up brake dust in the future.
Have yous actually used goo-gone for this?
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#7 Re: How to remove "sticky weight" residual from wheels?
01-21-2016 This or wax and grease remover and rub a lot. Use a softer plastic or wood tool to scrape the excess off while wet, without scratching. Then get from wet rag to dry rag alternatively (Cotton. Or terry or microfiber for more scrubbiness) with the solvent for quickest results. Information technology won't harm the finish but y'all'll probably desire to rub it with some polish subsequently. Care for the shiny face of the wheel as you would paint. But my 2 cents!
All Grand Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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#8 Re: How to remove "sticky weight" residue from wheels?
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01-22-2016 IDJ, is that available retail anywhere? A quick await seems that information technology is available through industrial sales channels merely.
Concluding edited by bobc455; 01-22-2016 at 06:34 AM.
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#9 Re: How to remove "glutinous weight" rest from wheels?
01-22-2016 An motorcar parts store that sells paint and body shop stuff should take that or be able to go it. Tin they sell it to an individual? I don't know about in MA. If you tin can't locate some, WD-forty will also soften it without harm to the wheel. Leaves it oily though. Any paint prep wax and grease remover would exercise the same job. The 3M adhesive remover is almost the mildest solvent there is. Once there'south a can of information technology on your shelf, you may exist amazed at how many uses you'll find for the stuff.
All Thou Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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#10 Re: How to remove "viscid weight" rest from wheels?
01-22-2016 By the way, its besides available in smaller sized aerosol. The quart size is a lot if y'all are just removing bicycle weight goo. But its great for road tar, tree sap, grease on carpet, etc. Lots of uses in and around the home likewise.
All 1000 Prix, all the fourth dimension. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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#11 Re: How to remove "viscid weight" residue from wheels?
01-22-2016 Just re-read your offset entry. If solvents fail, the adjacent motion is smoothen. Those also contain mild solvent simply have the added scrubbing action since they aren't just articulate liquid. Simply avoid rubbing compound that feels gritty and kills gloss. Endeavour any auto pigment shine yous've got. Either way, elbow grease is what really does the work! Mention of acids is scary to me, I would not effort whatever because I'yard simply non familiar with them.
All Chiliad Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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#12 Re: How to remove "sticky weight" residual from wheels?
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01-22-2016 That'southward unlike than what I've tried before, so I'k going to requite it a shot. I called a local Advance Auto, who managed to find some bachelor from their distributors so I'll get it side by side week.
I recall seeing that stuff in a past life at a machinery visitor, where it was used on the assembly floor, and information technology seemed like the guys were always using it.
Thanks!
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#13 Re: How to remove "mucilaginous weight" residue from wheels?
01-22-2016 Use a hairdryer and get information technology warm. I would say employ a oestrus gun merely a hair dryer is safer.
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