wheel weight goo

BLIZANTHIMUM · 04-01-2009, 08:24 PM

i got my rear wheel back from getting a new tire put on and now i got these white patches on the wheel from the old balance weights.

how the hell do i remove them without damaging the finish on my wheels?

flame, grinders, sanders, and razor blades are completely outta the question. ive tried scrubbing really hard, and 0000 steel wool to no avail. the wool did ok but didnt remove it completely and left a dull finish where i had scrubbed. a little wax made it to where you have to know its there to see it.

shadow d hedgehog · 04-01-2009, 08:26 PM

Naptha

Cider · 04-01-2009, 08:51 PM

Contact cleaner works well (make sure it is paint safe). Mineral spirits, WD40, and rubbing alcohol work in a pinch. Goof-off works too, but that stuff will soften paint pretty fast.

If solvents fail, you could try one of those stripe-eraser wheels.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 04-01-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow d hedgehog

Naptha

english please

bladed101 · 04-01-2009, 09:22 PM

If it is still fairly thick goo take a flat head screw driver wrap it in duck tape and use some rubbing alcohol. Or go to an auto store and by some cutting compound. Just be careful with it if you use it to long it will cut threw the paint its like using a 4000 grit sand paper.

THUMPER · 04-02-2009, 12:02 AM

dude.. i got some AWSOME you can try.. that crap worked wonders gettin stuff off my dirtbike when i had it.. oil, grease. whatever... if not.. im sure my auto buddy has somethin paint safe.

shadow d hedgehog · 04-02-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

english please

Zippo-type lighter fluid. I think use #3 on the bottle says to remove sticker/glue residue. Pour it on, let it soak in, pour some more on, wipe off, DONE!

shaner · 04-02-2009, 05:00 PM

Buffing compound is what we used when I worked in the tire shops. Doesn't hurt the paint and eats away the weight tape quickly.

maric_57 · 04-02-2009, 08:31 PM

dude...... a screwdriver? really?

okay, there are several good things to use. someone suggested goo off. it works pretty good, but like someone else said, you have to be careful to clean it off and not let it sit to long. brake cleaner works well and it won't hurt your paint. they also sell plastic razor blades.

i usually rotate the tire so that the weight is at the bottom then squirt a puddle of goo off and let it sit and soak for a couple minutes. then i take a plastic razor to it and scrape off what i can and wipe it clean. do the same thing a couple times and it will all be gone and then I hit it with the brake cleaner to make sure all the goo off is gone.

or.... you could just by 3m sticker remover. ha!!! crazy to just go out and purchase something for what it's supposed to be used for.

mxroostin · 04-02-2009, 08:34 PM

i would use hairspray or try a blow dryer, those work great...
goof off is good to and it has a citrus smell...
good luck

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04-01-2009, 08:26 PM	#2
shadow d hedgehog Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: Boise Posts: 2,589	Naptha

04-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#3
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	Contact cleaner works well (make sure it is paint safe). Mineral spirits, WD40, and rubbing alcohol work in a pinch. Goof-off works too, but that stuff will soften paint pretty fast. If solvents fail, you could try one of those stripe-eraser wheels.

04-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
bladed101 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008 From: Misawa, Japan Posts: 707 I Ride: 99 CBR600 F4	If it is still fairly thick goo take a flat head screw driver wrap it in duck tape and use some rubbing alcohol. Or go to an auto store and by some cutting compound. Just be careful with it if you use it to long it will cut threw the paint its like using a 4000 grit sand paper.

04-02-2009, 12:02 AM	#6
THUMPER Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006 From: meridian Posts: 671 I Ride: 2003 KTM 450 sx (munn racing)	dude.. i got some AWSOME you can try.. that crap worked wonders gettin stuff off my dirtbike when i had it.. oil, grease. whatever... if not.. im sure my auto buddy has somethin paint safe.

04-02-2009, 05:00 PM	#8
shaner Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: The Hood Posts: 3,418 I Ride: ...............	Buffing compound is what we used when I worked in the tire shops. Doesn't hurt the paint and eats away the weight tape quickly.

04-02-2009, 08:31 PM	#9
maric_57 Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 204	dude...... a screwdriver? really? okay, there are several good things to use. someone suggested goo off. it works pretty good, but like someone else said, you have to be careful to clean it off and not let it sit to long. brake cleaner works well and it won't hurt your paint. they also sell plastic razor blades. i usually rotate the tire so that the weight is at the bottom then squirt a puddle of goo off and let it sit and soak for a couple minutes. then i take a plastic razor to it and scrape off what i can and wipe it clean. do the same thing a couple times and it will all be gone and then I hit it with the brake cleaner to make sure all the goo off is gone. or.... you could just by 3m sticker remover. ha!!! crazy to just go out and purchase something for what it's supposed to be used for.

04-02-2009, 08:34 PM	#10
mxroostin Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Meridian Posts: 1,079 I Ride: CBR 1000 RR	i would use hairspray or try a blow dryer, those work great... goof off is good to and it has a citrus smell... good luck