Wheel weight residue??

[viperprowler1]

Just had new tires installed on my 2008 Viper ACR and there is still some sticky black residue from the original wheel weights in places. Anyone know what is best to use to remove this sticky mess? Thanks, Mike

 

[Sonoman]

I used Gumout carb/fuel injector spray cleaner. Did take a bit of rubbing, but not bad. This was on clear-finished Sidewinder rims. Starting fluid may also work (slower) and is not as tough on painted surfaces. Tried Goo-Gone and it was not as effective...

 

[GreenVenom]

I've used 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. Good for tar too.

 

[Mad Max]

I've used 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. Good for tar too.

I 2nd that.

 

[viperprowler1]

Thanks guys...I'll give the 3M product a try.

 

[Nine Ball]

WD-40 also works pretty well at removing sticker residue. I'd also recommend heating up the residue with a hair dryer or heat gun first, to loosen it up.

Tony

 

[eucharistos]

for sticky residue (on smooth surfaces) i always give wd-40 a try 1st

 

[viperprowler1]

Nine Ball and eucharistos...thanks for the add'l info. One of these ideas should work. I went to get the 3m product but they don't sell it in the small tins anymore. It is available in aerosol and quarts and larger.

 

[GreenVenom]

I always have a quart of the 3M product around, just seem to have used it alot over the years especially for removing glue from my bicycle rims that use glue on type tires (sew-ups) when I used to ride and race alot but of course that was when I was about 100 lbs lighter great for tar too not good on sap though for some reason??
Forgot about WD40, Armor All removes sticky stuff sometimes too. Good Luck

 

[Viper X]

I 2nd that.

I third that.

Way better than WD 40 for adhesive removal. 3M adhesive remover is also really good at removing tire rubber marks from your fascia, side sills, etc. after a track outing.

Dan

 

[lmcgrew79]

Laquer Thinner on rag takes about 1 sec.

 

[Hotrodder00]

I used rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth on my wife's truck when we had the same issue. I've also used it after removing some pinstripes on another car, so I think it's paint-safe.....don't know if you wax the wheels if they're painted, but probably wouldn't be a bad idea after the cleaning.

 

[Mad Max]

Laquer Thinner on rag takes about 1 sec.

I'd be careful with that on clearcoat.

 

[JJB500]

Have you tried Goo Gone?

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[viperprowler1]

Have you tried Goo Gone?

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The first reply to this thread mentioned this product..he says "tried Goo Gone and it was not as effective..."?

 

[Viper X]

Goo Gone is not designed for removing adhesives and doesn't work very well for this application.