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| GaroldShaffer |
 May 24 2006, 02:09 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Hi all,
My car is far from concours but I do have a question. I bought a real nice set of minilite rims last year from a fellow club member. He used then for AX & DE events so the stick on wheel weights were on the outside of the rim and covered with tape. I have new tires on them and with the stick on wheel weights on the backside of the rim. My question is what is best to remove the adhesive residue from the rims without damage to the finish? Attached image(s) 
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| tod914 |
May 24 2006, 03:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Maybe try the 3M adhesive remover? test on inside of rim 1st, but it shouldnt harm the paint.
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
May 24 2006, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Tod is probably correct in his product advisory. I've recently used the stuff to also remove the residual adhesive from wheel weights on my white-painted motorcycle wheels. The remover took off the adhesive/tape with no apparent side effects to the (factory) painted wheel. As stated before, try a little application on the inside of the wheel rim first.
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| Pat Garvey |
May 24 2006, 06:41 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
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WD40! The ultimate multi-purpose-won't hurt nuthin' cleaner out there. Great for bug/tar too - just don't forget to re-wax the area. Can't beat it! I've even used it to kill crickets (hate those bastards) in the garage. Try it. |
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| 73Phoenix20 |
May 25 2006, 08:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 15-June 05 From: Michiana Member No.: 4,283 |
I have had good results using Automotive Strength "Goo Gone"...
Designed originally to remove adhesive from stick on sales labels... Most Auto parts stores carry it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| mrgreenjeans |
Feb 25 2007, 11:11 PM
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mrgreenjeans Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 9-February 07 From: N.Dak. Member No.: 7,520 Region Association: Northstar Region |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ May 24 2006, 08:41 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) WD40! The ultimate multi-purpose-won't hurt nuthin' cleaner out there. Great for bug/tar too - just don't forget to re-wax the area. Can't beat it! I've even used it to kill crickets (hate those bastards) in the garage. Try it. Ditto on the WD-40. the stuffs amazing......and it should be a good degreaser, deglue-er, de-bugger. Its a Petroleum based product. Kind of like gasoline, only a lot safer. |
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| Porsche Rescue |
Feb 26 2007, 10:46 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I use Goof Off, also made to remove adhesive. Use a terry cloth rag for a bit of abrasive. I gotta try WD40 on tar.
How's that "new" wheel Garold? |
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