[RussellHodgson]

I've just had my rear tires replaced due to a screw in one of them. This meant new weights on the wheels for balancing and removing the old weights. Now there is residue left over from the old wheel weights. Does anyone know of a good way to remove that residue without damaging the finish of the wheels?

 

[Porsche2018]

I've just had my rear tires replaced due to a screw in one of them. This meant new weights on the wheels for balancing and removing the old weights. Now there is residue left over from the old wheel weights. Does anyone know of a good way to remove that residue without damaging the finish of the wheels?

Can you post pictures of the residue? A very effective wheel cleaner is Meguair's Wheel Brightener* diluted 4:1. You should pre-wet the wheel then using a spray bottle with the dilution above spray the rim and let sit for 45 to 60 seconds then agitate with a wheel brush of choice**. If you use a dedicated spray bottle be sure to remove the sprayer portion of the spray bottle and flush with water then seal the bottle with a different cap***.


*https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-D14...664&sr=8-3&keywords=meguiars+wheel+brightener

**https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LOP5IA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

***keep the sprayer portion of the spray bottle out of the Wheel Brightener since it will degrade the spray mechanism/action

 

[85Gold]

Goof Off

Peter

 

[greywing]

So Goof Off is safe on the finish? I know it works well to get rid of adhesive residue on many things like ceramic and metal but I have been reluctant to try it on painted surfaces.

 

[Robh]

WD40 should work also!

 

[Porsche2018]

Please post how you addressed the wheel residue and whether you were successful.

 

[GregW]

Eucalyptus oil dissolves most "rubber" adhesives. I have no idea what it would do/not do to the wheel finish. I have used it on many surfaces without damage although it does dissolve some plastics.

 

[Porsche2018]

Here is a product I bought on the recommendation of several car detailers as being safe and effective adhesive (tar) remover but I have not had the need to use it yet. May want to research this product and see if this could be of any value...it is a little costly but so are new rims.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSFD50H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ronaldvetteron]

In the past I think I used something called Goo B Gone or similar to that. It worked decently.

 

[Optical TDI]

I too has used goo b gone on the 20" Carrera wheels. No issues.

 

[Michael1]

I use plain mineral spirits (paint thinner, not lacquer thinner or acetone). You sometimes have to let it soak. I've not seen it hurt any finish, but, of course, test it in a non-conspicuous location first.

 

[Viffermike]

Third vote for Goo B Gone, which is very similar to Goof Off. On powder coated wheels and treated/bare metals, it works great. As another poster noted, however, be wary of using either product on plastics -- particularly if translucent or clear. It will chemically etch many polycarbonates.