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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Removing Wheel Weight Adhesive

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove the wheel weight adhesive left behind after having the wheels rebalanced. I am trying not to damage the finish on the rims in the process.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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I had that mess on a set of BBS rims on a BMW 540. I used mineral spirits and a shop rag. I finished it off with a clay bar to blend the satin finish. Take your time..it WILL eventually come off.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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wd-40 and a soft clean rag.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Removing Weights

I realize that this response is delayed, but I am having the same issue. I did some digging and Oil Flo Safety Solvent/Degreaser has been recommended quite a bit. It comes in a 16 oz Pump Spray. I just ordered it from Car Care Specialties (http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=11001)

I'll let you know how it works. However, I assume you must have removed the adhesive by now...
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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depends on the weather
Originally Posted by chiromikey
wd-40 and a soft clean rag.
agreed
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Try Goo Gone. Its works great for this type of job.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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I tried "Goo Off" on my clearcoated Corvette C5 rims and it removed the wheel weight glue AND THE CLEARCOAT...

Needless to say, I don't recommend it...
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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I realize that this response is delayed, but I am having the same issue. I did some digging and Oil Flo Safety Solvent/Degreaser has been recommended quite a bit. It comes in a 16 oz Pump Spray. I just ordered it from Car Care Specialties (http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=11001)

I'll let you know how it works. However, I assume you must have removed the adhesive by now...
I first tried "Goof Off" (similar to Goo Gone) and that didn't work. However, I used the Oil Flo Safety Solvent/Degreaser the other day and it worked like a charm with no damage to wheels. It takes a little elbow grease, but not too much. I just sprayed it on and rubbed it in on each wheel, then went back to each wheel and kept reapplying until it all came off. Pretty easy, but the solvent was about $20...
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Another excellent option is 3M Adhesive Remover.
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