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Removing wheel weight adhesive
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Removing wheel weight adhesive
I just acquired a 2001 Vert with stock wheels.
The former owner put new tires on it. In the process they new tires needed rebalancing. The tire shop removed the old stick on weights that were mounted on the front of the wheel ( visible ) now there is an unsightly mess from the original tape backing and glue from the stick on weight. Anyone else had this problem? I know these adhesives are solvent based and I'm sure I will find something to take it off, but I don't want to wreck the clearcoat in the process.
thanks
The former owner put new tires on it. In the process they new tires needed rebalancing. The tire shop removed the old stick on weights that were mounted on the front of the wheel ( visible ) now there is an unsightly mess from the original tape backing and glue from the stick on weight. Anyone else had this problem? I know these adhesives are solvent based and I'm sure I will find something to take it off, but I don't want to wreck the clearcoat in the process.
thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Sun Devil Country
Originally Posted by rws.1
I just acquired a 2001 Vert with stock wheels.
The former owner put new tires on it. In the process they new tires needed rebalancing. The tire shop removed the old stick on weights that were mounted on the front of the wheel ( visible ) now there is an unsightly mess from the original tape backing and glue from the stick on weight. Anyone else had this problem? I know these adhesives are solvent based and I'm sure I will find something to take it off, but I don't want to wreck the clearcoat in the process.
thanks
The former owner put new tires on it. In the process they new tires needed rebalancing. The tire shop removed the old stick on weights that were mounted on the front of the wheel ( visible ) now there is an unsightly mess from the original tape backing and glue from the stick on weight. Anyone else had this problem? I know these adhesives are solvent based and I'm sure I will find something to take it off, but I don't want to wreck the clearcoat in the process.
thanks
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I'm not sure how goo-gone will hurt a clearcoat finish, but I used it on chrome to remove the black double sided tape on my wheels.
Let it soak for 3-5 minutes and brushed it off with an old toothbrush. Worked flawlessly. First application removed the foam, 2nd removed the goo.
Let it soak for 3-5 minutes and brushed it off with an old toothbrush. Worked flawlessly. First application removed the foam, 2nd removed the goo.
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Originally Posted by diyguy
Dab it good w/ WD-40 - let it soak 3-5 minutes, scrape off with credit card edge. Wipe clean.
That works great. Did that on my original wheels to my car when I sold them.
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From: Columbia MD
My friend found a creative way of doing this last weekend. Drive 3 20 minute sessions at Summit Point Raceway. Park your car so that the wheel weights are at the top of the wheel. Wait 2 minutes and watch the weights and the adhesive fall off right before your eyes. Funniest thing I had seen in a while.
In other words, just drive your car like mad and heat up the wheels, brakes, and rotors. This stuff will just melt off.
In other words, just drive your car like mad and heat up the wheels, brakes, and rotors. This stuff will just melt off.
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From: Emporia KS
Originally Posted by Bandit1
I use 3M Adhesive Remover. Can get it at Pep Boys, Kraegen, Checker Auto...........
