iliveforcurves
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« on: August 15, 2014, 06:07:27 PM » |
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What is the best way to get rid of wheel weight glue? I just got some Ride-on and need to get the rims cleaned up.
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garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2014, 06:37:32 PM » |
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WD 40 and patience, it will take awhile. That wheel weight glue is thick.
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2014, 08:13:16 PM » |
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And in the future tell your tire changer to use SADDLE WEIGHTS only.
If he says he ant got any, tell him to get some.
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2014, 09:26:28 PM » |
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Cover the glue spot with a coat of peanut butter. Allow to sit for a few minutes, then rub hard as though you were using really course rubbing compound with a piece of old towel or wash cloth. Wipe clean and repeat until the glue is gone. You will be amazed at how much will be removed each treatment. Then polish your wheels cuz that spot will be really shiny and the rest will be in sharp contrast.
Then use Ride On and forget about weight glue and weights forever.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2014, 05:21:41 AM » |
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When I took the lawyer stickers off the tank of my bike, there was some glue residue left. I put wd40 on a micro-fiber cloth and tried to get it off, but it didn't budge. I put boiled linseed oil on the micro-fiber cloth and it wiped right off. The right solvent gets stuff off, finding the right solvent for your stuff is the trick  -Mike |
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Attic Rat
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2014, 06:44:28 AM » |
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I just use Berrymans chem tool and a rag. It cleans it right off and doesn't hurt anything. I will turn that glue to jelly really quick.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2014, 03:44:58 PM » |
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I just use Berrymans chem tool and a rag. It cleans it right off and doesn't hurt anything. I will turn that glue to jelly really quick.
Either that or Goof Off, same results....quick and clean. I use it on the exhaust where my boot heels hit, quick and clean. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2014, 04:49:18 AM » |
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I just use Berrymans chem tool and a rag. It cleans it right off and doesn't hurt anything. I will turn that glue to jelly really quick.
Good choice!  However keep it away from painted surfaces!  |
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MarkT
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2014, 08:21:30 AM » |
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I have Goof Off and Goo Gone both in the shop. Both work well on all adhesives I've used them on - I think it's Goof Off that's the more aggressive of the two. I have also used brake fluid as a solvent to remove some adhesives and other stains / products. Always try such products in a hidden spot if possible to check it's not going to have a side effect or stain. And start with less aggressive and go up the solvency strength until you find what works. Some solvents - esp. the stronger ones - have to themselves be removed with another solvent, to remove a small amount of residue or even the smell. Like paint thinner, then kerosene then alcohol, for example.
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2014, 02:30:11 PM » |
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Try using 3M # 8984 General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner .
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iliveforcurves
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2014, 06:36:01 AM » |
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Thanks for all the replies. I knew there was a vast well of knowledge on this board. I've got some Berrymans and will give it a try this weekend.
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« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2014, 09:32:14 AM » |
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Try using 3M # 8984 General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner .
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« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2014, 01:42:42 PM » |
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Try using 3M # 8984 General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner .
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« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2014, 05:27:48 PM » |
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iliveforcurves
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« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2014, 08:00:02 PM » |
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The Berrymans worked great, the glue didn't put up any fight. Now I have clean shiny rims with no unsightly wheel weights. I'll try the boiled linseed oil if I have any glue residue to remove on a painted surface. Thanks to you all.
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« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2014, 08:23:59 PM » |
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any automotive pain store will sell you a can of good old wax and grease remover. it will remove glue like magic, also removes wax build up, tar, and about anything else that gets on your paint. will not hurt the paint.
as always keep out of the reach of kids, don't drink it, and don't use it for eye wash or enemas
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