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      11-23-2016, 11:46 AM   #1
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removing old wheel weight sticky foam

I was cleaning my wheels last night before swapping over to my winter set, and i noticed when i got new tires they didn't clean up the wheel weights. Not that i would expect them to put the extra effort in or anything

Anyone know what chemical is good at softening this up and removing it?
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      11-23-2016, 12:23 PM   #2
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I use BMW tar remover and BMW natural wax with a microfiber towel. And it takes quite a few applications before it disappears. But I noticed in cold temperatures the sticky glue doesn't want to disolve. That's why I do it when it's warm outside.
Isopropyl alcohol didn't work at all for me. And I refuse to use a plastic scraper or goo gone.

I treat my wheels like my paint, never a bristled brush to clean them.
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      11-23-2016, 12:52 PM   #3
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lol thanks. I tried isopro alcohol as well, didn't seem to do anything. I use just microfiber on the face of the wheel, and then i will splurge with a brush on the inside of the wheel when it's off the car. I have a heather in my garage so i can make it warm
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heat gun.
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The commercial 3M General Adhesive Remover 08984, and a 3M 03612 4" x 5/8" Adhesive Eraser Wheel will remove any adhesive known to mankind.
Unfortunately, you can't purchase this commercial adhesive remover in CA; CT; DC; DE; IL; IN; MA; MD; ME; MI; NH; NJ; NY; OH; PA; RI; UT; VA; VI
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Wow lol.. I found plastic razor blades and gasket remover works too (it's acetone based be careful) Only let it sit for a few seconds, work at it with the plastic razor, and repeat.. It comes off pretty easily repeating those steps.

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8019...c+razor+blades

https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05021-Tec...gasket+remover

A bunch of forums referenced the spray version of that product too:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-38983-Gene...hesive+remover
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dude, heat gun for 5 seconds, comes right off. Nothing to scrape or use toxic liquids.
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Got it.. I'll try that some other time.. I like toxic chemicals and razor blades.
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Goo gone is pretty weak. It takes alot of work to get it off, and even once it's off it doesn't remove the final layer of adhesive. So far the gasket remover+ plastic razor blades are the ballz. Maybe next year i'll try that 3m Adhesive Remover, lot of detailing forums swear by it for everything.

FYI, i am removing left off foam/adhesive from the tire shop just popping off the weight. Not entire wheel weights. A heat gun would work much better for that.
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Goo gone is pretty weak. It takes alot of work to get it off, and even once it's off it doesn't remove the final layer of adhesive. So far the gasket remover+ plastic razor blades are the ballz. Maybe next year i'll try that 3m Adhesive Remover, lot of detailing forums swear by it for everything.

FYI, i am removing left off foam/adhesive from the tire shop just popping off the weight. Not entire wheel weights. A heat gun would work much better for that.
Tarminator works really well getting the gummy residue off. Spray it on and let it sit for a little bit the you can scrape it right off with a plastic razor blade.
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Careful w/ those chems, to keep them off the tires. Some of these can mess up the rubber, and that could be a real drag if it caused tire failure at the bead.
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Yah it's not like im spraying this shit willy nilly. You are putting it on a rag or paper towel and carefully applying it
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Careful w/ those chems, to keep them off the tires. Some of these can mess up the rubber, and that could be a real drag if it caused tire failure at the bead.
Tarminator won't hurt the rubber. It's actually great for cleaning the brake dust off of the sidewalls before spraying protectant (like 303).
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For wheel weight glue I use WD40 and towel the glue off. After the sticky is off , wash the wheel barrels and tires.
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Xenit will remove it. Spray on MF cloth and it is gone. Not harmful to wheels or tires.
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I have a wheel balancer at home and all I've ever do is scrape the old weights off. it's just too much work trying to clean the inside of wheel weight goo.. Now if I had wheels where you could clearly see the inside... then in might be a different story..
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