sideexitsupra Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 As above really chaps. Have a spare set of wheels in very good condition and am going to get my 888s put on them. Don't trust tyre fitters to remove the wheel weights without scratching the wheel. Now, I have carefully removed the weights but need some advice on what to use to remove the residue of adhesive and rubber. I can gently scrape the rubber off with a finger nail but the adhesive is not shifting. Have tried sticky stuff remover but got nowhere. Was thinking gentle use of G3 rubbing compound or nail polish remover but not really sure. Any advice greatly appreciated as I do not want to mess up my new wheels. Not that it makes any difference but they are Rota Boost Drift in white and I dont want any comments about them being fragile. SteveL used these with slicks for a seasons racing with absolutely no issues and he doesn't keep away from the kerbs! Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) Eucalyptus oil.. Here is a pic of me removing tar from my rims with it.. Just scrub gently with a toothbrush.. Before.. During.. After.. Edited March 4, 2012 by Samurai 20V (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Eucalyptus oil.. Iv only ever used eucalyptus oil in one situation and it was not to clean wheels Good to know it has more than one use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Excellent. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Iv only ever used eucalyptus oil in one situation and it was not to clean wheels Good to know it has more than one use Works wonders on tar, and it does not damage the paint like regular cleaners... Sticky residue from stickers etc, it also works well.. And it just washes off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Meths or white spirit should also remove the glue without effecting the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Try a caramel or toffee wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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