gogs01 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I've had a search but can't find any tips, so apologies if it's been covered before.After getting tyres fitted and re- balanced, the sticky tape used to hold the previous balance weights is left on the wheel and looks unsightly. What can I use to remove this sticky tape / glue ?PS - WD40 hasn't worked ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hairdryer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 WD40 or white spirit and scrape with a credit type card. WD40 takes longer than white spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I used white spirit and a toothbrush.You can get 10 child’s toothbrushes for £2 at B&M so use them for cleaning stuff then chuck away.If they are soft enough for their teeth you won’t have to worry about scratching your wheel rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ‘Sticky Stuff Remover’ available from lots of places including amazon. Has always worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ‘Sticky Stuff Remover’ available from lots of places including amazon. Has always worked for me. Oohh good call.I forgot I’ve got a bottle of that.Used it to get the glue residue off my Step daughters Clio when I was replacing the rear window / door seal.It kind of melted the old glue and it came off in sticky balls, a lot like snot but not as salty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ‘Sticky Stuff Remover’ available from lots of places including amazon. Has always worked for me. Oohh good call.I forgot I’ve got a bottle of that.Used it to get the glue residue off my Step daughters Clio when I was replacing the rear window / door seal.It kind of melted the old glue and it came off in sticky balls, a lot like snot but not as salty. Remind me to decline the amuse-bouche at your place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ........ a lot like snot but not as salty..... Which begs the question "and how do you know?"I first used this question to great effect when I was teaching a student who had just undertaken a particularly hot and strenuous breathing apparatus drill. As a consequence, he was drinking a large cup of the (admittedly disgusting) saline solution we used to use for rehydration after these exercises. His comment was "effing hell this stuff tastes like monkey sp*nk". Cue question. Oh how we laughed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have a long memory (snot not monkey sp*nk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GOAT Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ‘Sticky Stuff Remover’ available from lots of places including amazon. Has always worked for me. This is the best stuff.Apply with a brush leave for about 2 mins and scrape off with a credit card! Depending on finish Acetone or isopropyl alcohol to clean surface afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs01 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Many thanks for all the replies ! I mentioned this when I was picking my bike up from my local Motorrad dealer. The salesman produced a bottle of "Tar and Glue" which he was good enough to use to clean the sticky tape residue from both my wheels. A short soak, brush with a toothbrush then clean off with a rag - et voilà - clean wheels !So - Sticky Stuff Remover, or Tar & Glue to be sourced for next time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Tar n glue, Ive not heard of that. Sounds useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 .....Tar and Glue remover, eh?Try here.......https://cleaningproductsuk.com/products/3296?variant=29810405069&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-05&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KTB-I7D3gIVjrvtCh0xwgw-EAQYASABEgIQo_D_BwE5 litres for £12.70......Or here.........https://cleaningproductsuk.com/products/3296?variant=29810405069&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-05&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KTB-I7D3gIVjrvtCh0xwgw-EAQYASABEgIQo_D_BwE500ml for £8.99....Hmmm......wonder which one I'd go for....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 .....Tar and Glue remover, eh?Try here.......https://cleaningproductsuk.com/products/3296?variant=29810405069&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-05&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KTB-I7D3gIVjrvtCh0xwgw-EAQYASABEgIQo_D_BwE5 litres for £12.70......Or here.........https://cleaningproductsuk.com/products/3296?variant=29810405069&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-05&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KTB-I7D3gIVjrvtCh0xwgw-EAQYASABEgIQo_D_BwE500ml for £8.99....Hmmm......wonder which one I'd go for....... Looks like very handy stuff to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 My 2nd link didn't work properly......but the 5 litre container looks like good value. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs01 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 .....Tar and Glue remover, eh?Try here.......https://cleaningproductsuk.com/products/3296?variant=29810405069&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-05&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KTB-I7D3gIVjrvtCh0xwgw-EAQYASABEgIQo_D_BwE5 litres for £12.70...... You guys are brilliant - I tried Google and couldn't find it. Now I know what it is and where to get it - thanks again !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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