Wheel Weight Residue Removal

mults · 04-24-2015, 10:40 PM

First, I just had Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2's put on the Z today and am totally impressed with the ride quality, lack of noise and overall better driving experience than the original Bridgestone's. There was over 21000 miles on the originals and were due for a change (especially before ZdayZ)

Now, the reason for the post...While the dealer did a very good job on the installation of the tires, and the 4-wheel alignment, the wheel weight installation leaves a little bit to be desired. The balance is perfect, but when the old weights were removed, they left a lot of the foam backing tape and residue from the adhesive on the rims.

So, I am pinging the omnipresent members of this forum to see what they may have used in cases like this to remove all of this junk that is left over? I am thinking about a Goo-Gone or similar product, but don't know what (if any) effect it will have on the finish of the wheels? I am very anal about the appearance of the wheels and I need to get this stuff off of.

As always, any help, experience or suggestions are welcomed.

axmea? · 04-24-2015, 10:44 PM

Use a heat gun to loosen the adhesive.

mults · 04-24-2015, 10:58 PM

Yes, I've heard about that for badges. I'll give it a try tomorrow...thanks!

SR71 · 04-25-2015, 04:06 AM

WD40 works great.

DjSquall · 04-25-2015, 07:51 AM

Stop right there. Use brake cleaner.

JARblue · 04-25-2015, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

Stop right there. Use brake cleaner.

I think you're the one that needs to stop

I'm not positive whether the wheel paint is baked on or not, but I still wouldn't use brake cleaner on my wheels, even just on the barrels

OP, heat it up with a hairdryer or heat gun as mentioned. Then take a plastic panel removal tool or hard plastic edge (an old credit card can work sometimes) and scrape off as much of the adhesive as possible. Work slowly and deliberately. For the last bit, use a cloth and some isopropyl alcohol (highest percent you can find - 90% min).

Davey · 04-25-2015, 09:21 AM

A little lighter fluid will take it off and leave no residue (oil and such) and is harmless to car paint.

Of course, don't light it on fire, though. That would be bad.

04-24-2015, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Wheel Weight Residue Removal First, I just had Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2's put on the Z today and am totally impressed with the ride quality, lack of noise and overall better driving experience than the original Bridgestone's. There was over 21000 miles on the originals and were due for a change (especially before ZdayZ) Now, the reason for the post...While the dealer did a very good job on the installation of the tires, and the 4-wheel alignment, the wheel weight installation leaves a little bit to be desired. The balance is perfect, but when the old weights were removed, they left a lot of the foam backing tape and residue from the adhesive on the rims. So, I am pinging the omnipresent members of this forum to see what they may have used in cases like this to remove all of this junk that is left over? I am thinking about a Goo-Gone or similar product, but don't know what (if any) effect it will have on the finish of the wheels? I am very anal about the appearance of the wheels and I need to get this stuff off of. As always, any help, experience or suggestions are welcomed. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

04-24-2015, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Use a heat gun to loosen the adhesive. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

04-24-2015, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Yes, I've heard about that for badges. I'll give it a try tomorrow...thanks! __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

04-25-2015, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
SR71 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 168 Drives: 2004 350z SB M6 Rep Power: 12	WD40 works great. __________________ Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

04-25-2015, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Stop right there. Use brake cleaner. __________________ My Z did p0rn

04-25-2015, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	A little lighter fluid will take it off and leave no residue (oil and such) and is harmless to car paint. Of course, don't light it on fire, though. That would be bad.

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