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DF2008

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Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« on: March 31, 2013, 03:50:36 pm »
Hi guys,

Has anyone got a solution to removing the old sticky mess from stick on weights off the wheels when new tyres are fitted. Looks grubby when the wheels are cleaned.

Any advice welcomed
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 03:55:04 pm »
i use buff sol or soapy water but you can use spirit wipe but be careful it doesnt dishonour the alloy
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2013, 04:16:28 pm »
Thanks will give it a careful go !!!
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 05:05:39 pm »
Autobrite "just the tonic" have a look on their site www.autobrite.co.uk
Works on  tar and glue :happy2:
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2013, 07:24:34 am »
autosmart tardis. It's what I used on my car.
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2013, 07:54:06 am »
I use tardis  :happy2:
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2013, 10:40:12 am »
Petrol !
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2013, 12:45:39 pm »
WD 40
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2013, 12:52:21 pm »
Another vote for wd40 - doesn't leave any marks on my powder coated rims
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2013, 04:32:55 am »
silly question, but can the weights be removed after the wheel has been fitted?  :sleepy: :embarrassed:
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2013, 09:28:26 am »
Yes but why would you? The entire point is to balance the wheel. It's a bit like pumping up the tyres to the correct pressure and then letting all the air out again.
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2013, 12:54:57 pm »
Quote from: Horatio on April 09, 2013, 04:32:55 am
silly question, but can the weights be removed after the wheel has been fitted?  :sleepy: :embarrassed:
You can take the weights back of only if you want your steering wheel to shake at 60mph
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Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2013, 10:10:58 am »
I think the OP means the remaining residue from where previous balance weights have been  :happy2: on a side note, my balance weights 'fell off' after being over-zealous with the Tardis  :grin: and had to drive to a garage to get them re-balanced.. didn't feel that much vibration to be honest!
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