Wheel Balance Weight Glue Cleaner

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Golf^Nut - 13 Aug 2003 22:55 GMT

I recently replaced the tires on my '89 911 Targa. The shop removed the
stick-on wheel weights from the rims but left the tape/glue mess. What is
useful in cleaning this off the rim?

Thanks in advance...

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John Bradley - 14 Aug 2003 00:59 GMT

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> I recently replaced the tires on my '89 911 Targa. The shop removed the
> stick-on wheel weights from the rims but left the tape/glue mess. What is
> useful in cleaning this off the rim?
>
> Thanks in advance...

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Alistair - 29 Aug 2003 00:02 GMT

That is easy: use petrol!

Tyre garages are not allowed to use it (in this context:-) in the UK because
it is considered to be a safety hazard. However, it was a tyre fitter that
told me it was the best thing to use - and eveyone has got some!

I just use a little on a cotton cloth from the can that I feed to my lawn
mower, and it does work very well.

It will also be offensively inexpensive for North Americans, thanks to
headcase Bush!

Alistair

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MH - 29 Aug 2003 02:54 GMT

If concerned about using gasoline/petrol, I've had good success with
turpentine or other paint thinners.

regards,

--
Mark Hald
'77 Carrera 3.0L
http://members.rennlist.com/hald

> > I recently replaced the tires on my '89 911 Targa. The shop removed the
> > stick-on wheel weights from the rims but left the tape/glue mess. What is
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>
> Alistair

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