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    Sticky wheels weight residue

    I know someone that works in a muffler and brake shop and they always use brake cleaner to clean the sticky weight residue. So I was always wondering is it safe to use on the wheels finish without causing any damage?

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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    I don't think I'd go that harsh.

    I'd start with a bug/tar remover or something like Goo Gone. Goo Gone has always worked for me on even some of the nastiest adhesive residue.
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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    -3M Adhesive Cleaner/Remover
    -Wurth Clean Solv/Prep

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    2nd the GooGone

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    when I remove that type of glue off my wheels I used bug and tar remover with an cotton rag(that way the glue stick to the rag/ i could throw it out if I wanted) then I was left with a black semi sticky stain so I placed meguiars M105 and followed it with M205 and it was good as new

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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    Agreed with Goo Gone suggested.

    You can find it anywhere (Target, Walgreens, etc). And cheap. An 8oz bottle should last you years.

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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    I like to mix a bit of Goo Gone with water and use in a spray bottle. Works well for lower panels/valences with road tar and removing adhesive.

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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    Since I have gallons of it I use Naptha.

    Pour some onto a rag and let it sit on the old wheel tape and a few minutes later the crud just wipes off. And a gallon of it should last most of you for years.

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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX725 View Post
    -3M Adhesive Cleaner/Remover
    -Wurth Clean Solv/Prep

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    I can vouch for the 3M adhesive remover. Much faster than goo-gone.


    Probably more toxic too...

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    Re: Sticky wheels weight residue

    Quote Originally Posted by aim4squirrels View Post
    I can vouch for the 3M adhesive remover. Much faster than goo-gone.


    Probably more toxic too...
    CITRUS EXTRACT...
    Is probably less toxic than...
    ALCOHOLS (C9-11) ETHOXYLATED.

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