Detailers. Best method to remove wheel weight left-over residue?
02-06-2006, 12:09 PM
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Detailers. Best method to remove wheel weight left-over residue?
On my new wheels I have a good amount of left over wheel weight residue. There's enough of an amount that I can't glide clay over it at all. What do you all use to remove this safely and not damage the clear on my Y2K polished thinspokes?
02-06-2006, 12:48 PM
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I've been working for months trying to get the old 'weight glue' off. I tried everything suggested on the forum. No luck! I tried car wash, WD40, Goo-be-gone, etc.
02-06-2006, 01:01 PM
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If the WD-40 won't soften the adhesive, use Acetone. Just don't get any on the painted surfaces!
02-06-2006, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
If the WD-40 won't soften the adhesive, use Acetone. Just don't get any on the painted surfaces!
Have you tried warming it with a heat gun on "low" and then rolling into a small wad with your fingers?
02-06-2006, 02:03 PM
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3M wax and adhesive remover.
IF the adhesive has been there for a long time, it will be rock hard and will take a long time to soften up and remove.
IF the adhesive has been there for a long time, it will be rock hard and will take a long time to soften up and remove.
02-06-2006, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bobdt173
Try a fine grade of steel wool and metal polish.
Bob
Bob
even still dont use steel wool on alum wheels.
02-06-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NEWZ06
carb cleaner, or brake cleaner
02-06-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
3M wax and adhesive remover.
IF the adhesive has been there for a long time, it will be rock hard and will take a long time to soften up and remove.
IF the adhesive has been there for a long time, it will be rock hard and will take a long time to soften up and remove.
Let me tell you that a heat gun works wonders. And, do not use anything abrasive! 
02-06-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NSTG8R
nooo!! .. dont use steel wool on alum wheels.
I would try a clay bar. Maybe that would work. A heat gun sounds like a good idea too. Whatever you do, do not use anything abrasive.
02-06-2006, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
3M wax and adhesive remover.
IF the adhesive has been there for a long time, it will be rock hard and will take a long time to soften up and remove.
IF the adhesive has been there for a long time, it will be rock hard and will take a long time to soften up and remove.
