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700rpm · 07-12-2012, 07:57 PM

I took the weights off my wheels because they weren't doing any good and they were ugly. They were strips of metal adhered to the outside rim. Removing them left some thick adhesive on the wheel. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to remove that adhesive? I've tried mineral spirits and rubber cement thinner to no avail. What now?

Jay Ess · 07-12-2012, 08:07 PM

Try a little WD-40.

ken ct · 07-12-2012, 08:15 PM

Carb cleaner,denatured alcahol,etc. ken ct.

Jim Johnston · 07-12-2012, 08:23 PM

Get a quart of DX-330 down at your local PPG paint store - about $15 but is good to clean all sorts of bad off your paint without damaging it.

jr-41ford · 07-12-2012, 08:31 PM

Carb cleaner will take the paint off too. WD-40, DX-330 is very good, or Goo-Gone.

Marco Tahtaras · 07-12-2012, 08:38 PM

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The problem is they usually leave a film of foam type rubber (probably 3M) which doesn't break down well. The actual adhesive behind it generally breaks down (once you reach it) with gasoline, wax and grease remover, and some other petroleum solvents. Mineral spirits won't do a thing.

spdway1 · 07-12-2012, 09:53 PM

3M Adhesive Remover, most stores sell, napa, auto zone, auto palace or autobody supply jobbers.

Cool Hand Lurker · 07-12-2012, 09:59 PM

Paint thinner or naptha and a plastic spatula so it doesn't scratch the metal.

jw hash · 07-13-2012, 07:27 AM

WD40 will not harm most paints and it will remove adhesives there is a trick to doing it, put it on and let it set for five minutes wipe off then do it again, sometimes it takes four or five times to get it off. if you get in a hurry with some thinners it could harm the paint, WD-40 even will remove old masking tape that has been on cowl bands for 20 years

Jay Ess · 07-13-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jw hash

WD40 will not harm most paints and it will remove adhesives there is a trick to doing it, put it on and let it set for five minutes wipe off then do it again, sometimes it takes four or five times to get it off. if you get in a hurry with some thinners it could harm the paint, WD-40 even will remove old masking tape that has been on cowl bands for 20 years

As per JW I have always had success with WD-40. Another way to apply it is to take a small piece of cloth or paper towel and cover the area with the adhesive you wish to remove. Then saturate the cloth and allow it to sit. Uncover, remove what has dissolved, and then repeat until finished. JS

ctlikon0712 · 07-13-2012, 09:19 AM

I use an old credit card to scrape the foam off without hurting the paint. Then the solvent can soften up the adhesive and be easily removed. WD and the like work great.

Dave Mc · 07-13-2012, 09:46 AM

Turpentine is a safe cleaner,excellent for stripping wax prior to painting too.

brokenspoke · 07-13-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jr-41ford

Carb cleaner will take the paint off too. WD-40, DX-330 is very good, or Goo-Gone.

Ditto

FL&WVMIKE · 07-13-2012, 04:33 PM

I'm with the WD-40 crowd. It does a great job. A hair dryer will also soften adhesives.
MIKE

700rpm · 07-13-2012, 08:42 PM

WD-40 did not work. It removed the foam but not the adhesive. On to 3M adhesive remover.

07-12-2012, 07:57 PM	#1
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? I took the weights off my wheels because they weren't doing any good and they were ugly. They were strips of metal adhered to the outside rim. Removing them left some thick adhesive on the wheel. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to remove that adhesive? I've tried mineral spirits and rubber cement thinner to no avail. What now? __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

07-12-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
Jay Ess Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: L.I. N.Y. Posts: 83	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Try a little WD-40. __________________ *Old School Aficionado...* H.A.M.B. Alliance Member

07-12-2012, 08:15 PM	#3
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Carb cleaner,denatured alcahol,etc. ken ct.

07-12-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
Jim Johnston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 106	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Get a quart of DX-330 down at your local PPG paint store - about $15 but is good to clean all sorts of bad off your paint without damaging it.

07-12-2012, 08:31 PM	#5
jr-41ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pasco, Washington (USA) Posts: 241	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Carb cleaner will take the paint off too. WD-40, DX-330 is very good, or Goo-Gone.

07-12-2012, 08:38 PM	#6
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The problem is they usually leave a film of foam type rubber (probably 3M) which doesn't break down well. The actual adhesive behind it generally breaks down (once you reach it) with gasoline, wax and grease remover, and some other petroleum solvents. Mineral spirits won't do a thing. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

07-12-2012, 09:53 PM	#7
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? 3M Adhesive Remover, most stores sell, napa, auto zone, auto palace or autobody supply jobbers.

07-12-2012, 09:59 PM	#8
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Paint thinner or naptha and a plastic spatula so it doesn't scratch the metal.

07-13-2012, 07:27 AM	#9
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? WD40 will not harm most paints and it will remove adhesives there is a trick to doing it, put it on and let it set for five minutes wipe off then do it again, sometimes it takes four or five times to get it off. if you get in a hurry with some thinners it could harm the paint, WD-40 even will remove old masking tape that has been on cowl bands for 20 years

07-13-2012, 09:19 AM	#11
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? I use an old credit card to scrape the foam off without hurting the paint. Then the solvent can soften up the adhesive and be easily removed. WD and the like work great. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

07-13-2012, 09:46 AM	#12
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? Turpentine is a safe cleaner,excellent for stripping wax prior to painting too. __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

07-13-2012, 04:33 PM	#14
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? I'm with the WD-40 crowd. It does a great job. A hair dryer will also soften adhesives. MIKE

07-13-2012, 08:42 PM	#15
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: How do I remove wheel weight adhesive? WD-40 did not work. It removed the foam but not the adhesive. On to 3M adhesive remover. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.