ioneabee Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 what's the best way to remove this "glue" from the inside of the wheel products ? method ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Turtle wax do I liquid extra gloss wax shake the bottle it sounds like water it is awesome for glue, tar, bugs alsorts it's amazing stuff I always have a bottle http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/42445/turtle-wax-platinum-extra-gloss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I took my wheels of and soaked the area in meths and scrubbed with a firm bristle detailing brush, finished off with my normal wheel cleaning routine. Worked very well on all 4 wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Bug and tar remover, and a thumbnail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Tardis ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Never seen what it looks like, but if its like double sided tape thats on oem spoiler, badges etc, lighter fluid works. Drench it wet, leave for 15mins and peel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmjames Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Tardis ? +1 for this, its brilliant stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yep, Tardis will remove it quickly... whether you want it to or not as I found out once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I used a sandblaster In my defence I did powder coat the wheels after 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 ^^ slightly drastic and draconian measures methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob63 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 A splash of 'panel wipe' and a MF cloth, or some liquid wax as the petroleum distillate content will shift it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 A good tar/sticky stuff remover will do the trick just soak for a little while then peel. I have used autoglym tar remover works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraz Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Splash of petrol or isopropanol on the end of a rag - comes off straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 This stuff is a nightmare to get off. I spent literally days cleaning my wheels inside & out to try and remove that gunk. In the end I had to use some heavy duty cutting compound which had sand in it to clean it all off. Even then i wasnt happy with the finish, but luckily it was on the inside of the wheel so not too visable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Is there a way to put the weight things on the tyre behind the spokes? I seem to always have a garage that sticks mine right between the spokes for everyone to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Is there a way to put the weight things on the tyre behind the spokes? I seem to always have a garage that sticks mine right between the spokes for everyone to see. Not much choice really, they have to put it where it balances the wheel. If you moved it to behind a spoke it wouldnt balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Tardis or similar. Soak cotton wall in it, leave on the sticky mess for an hour or so (cool rims, out of the sun!) then blast it off with a high pressure washer or use a plastic picnic knife if you have to / old credit card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Is there a way to put the weight things on the tyre behind the spokes? I seem to always have a garage that sticks mine right between the spokes for everyone to see. Not much choice really, they have to put it where it balances the wheel. If you moved it to behind a spoke it wouldnt balance. Depends if your guy has a fancy machine that balances so you can put the weights wherever you want like behind the spokes Kaizer Edited July 24, 2013 by spursmaddave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 My weights are on the inside edge of the rim, I had no idea they were there until I took the wheels off and you can't see them when the wheel is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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