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How can I remove that UGLY wheel weight adhesive left behind when the wheel weights are removed? I have 5 spoke 18" wheels and the adhesive is very noticeable.
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Re: Wheel weight adhesive
maybe plastic razor blade and some APC? or a 0000000(don't really know, just know i've read it about cleaning exhaust tips) scotch brite padFergy-
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APC or APC+ and a terry towel and a little scrubbing should do the truck. It generally comes off fairly easily.Comment
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Funny this came up... I just had some new tires mounted on our Expedition.
The Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner easily removed the adhesive. I just sprayed a bit on the spot and wiped it off thirty seconds later.Chris
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wow!! thats awesome.Fergy-
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I let some goo gone soak into the foam for a while then it usually comes right off. A little more goo gone on a rag cleans up any remaining adhesive. Then clean with soap and water.1992 Mustang 5.0L turbo notchback
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Scrape as close as you dare with a razor blade or Xacto and clean off the residue with a Scotch Brite soaked with Goof Off or WD40.Originally posted by twuckman View Post
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You could also try vegetable oil - it usually will break down adhesive residue with a little passion behind the cloth. Or WD40 or similar lubricant/rust repellant type fluid.
I would try any of those before taking anything with a sharp edge to a wheel or any other delicate surface.Comment
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That's something I need to work on as well...sigh, it's always something2004 Mustang GT - Sonic BlueComment
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Had a similar issue with some used wheels purchased for my Vette...used one of those plastic scrapers/painters tools and some WD40. Followed up with wheel cleaner, then soap/water, and finally wheel wax. Came out perfect with no marring/etching/scratching imparted to the wheel surface.Comment
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Took me hours to get the adhesive off of mine, wish it was a 30 second job
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Same here, I ended up giving up. Its on the back of the rim so I wasnt worried about it.Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
I now use regular lead weights but only get them put on the back of the rims. Works much better.Current Jeep: 2004 Jeep Liberty with stuff
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