Wheel weight glue - how to remove?
03-26-2021, 12:42 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
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Wheel weight glue - how to remove?
I’m about to get new tires on my 991.1 and was wondering how to get rid of any remaining glue left on the wheels from where the old wheel weights once were. I have seen on the wheels of some cars unsightly patches of left over glue that was not cleaned off when the wheels were rebalanced. I assume the tech will properly clean the gunk off my wheels himself when the tires are off and he removes the original weights, and I’m going to ask my SA to be sure he does. But just in case, I thought I’d ask for some advice from the forum on what product I should use to do the job I’m expecting the dealer will not do. My first thought is Goo Gone, but I’m concerned that might harm the finish of the wheel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. (Apologies if this question has been addressed before. I searched the forum for this topic but didn’t find a relevant thread.)
03-26-2021, 01:25 AM
#2
goo gone has an automotive version, but you might have to apply heat to loosen hardened glue that has been on a wheel for years, might have to use a medium abrasive polish once the glue is removed?
03-26-2021, 09:47 AM
#4
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I’m about to get new tires on my 991.1 and was wondering how to get rid of any remaining glue left on the wheels from where the old wheel weights once were. I have seen on the wheels of some cars unsightly patches of left over glue that was not cleaned off when the wheels were rebalanced. I assume the tech will properly clean the gunk off my wheels himself when the tires are off and he removes the original weights, and I’m going to ask my SA to be sure he does. But just in case, I thought I’d ask for some advice from the forum on what product I should use to do the job I’m expecting the dealer will not do. My first thought is Goo Gone, but I’m concerned that might harm the finish of the wheel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. (Apologies if this question has been addressed before. I searched the forum for this topic but didn’t find a relevant thread.)
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03-26-2021, 10:34 AM
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I used Goo Gone on mine. I was in no rush, so I let it soak overnight and it came off with the wipe of a paper towel the next morning.
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03-26-2021, 05:48 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
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Oil Flo Safety Cleaner works incredibly well for this.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Safety-.../dp/B0009KKSX0
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03-29-2021, 09:39 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
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Well, here’s a shocker. I had my car’s tires replaced today by my dealer and the tech cleaned off all the old wheel weight glue before remounting and rebalancing. Unexpected and nice!
03-29-2021, 10:06 PM
#10
thats a first, i always take my own wheels off at home, do all that stuff and take them to tire guy..im finding most tire monkeys have no idea what the red-yellow dots mean,,I always talk to guy balancing and explain it to him
03-30-2021, 11:53 AM
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03-30-2021, 11:59 AM
#12
Former Vendor
Indexing marks, essentially.
Originally Posted by Yokohama Tire
Uniformity Method (Red Mark)
When performing uniformity match-mounting, the red mark on the tire, indicating the point of maximum radial force variation, should be aligned with the wheel assembly's point of minimum radial run-out, which is generally indicated by a colored dot or a notch somewhere on the wheel assembly (consult manufacturer for details). Radial force variation is the fluctuation in the force that appears in the rotating axis of a tire when a specific load is applied and the tire rotated at a specific speed. It is necessary to minimize radial force variation to ensure trouble-free installation and operation. Not all wheel assemblies indicate the point of minimum radial run-out, rendering uniformity match-mounting sometimes impossible. If the point of minimum radial run-out is not indicated on a wheel assembly, the weight method of match-mounting should be used.Weight Method (Yellow Mark)
When performing weight match-mounting, the yellow mark on the tire, indicating the point of lightest weight, should be aligned with the valve stem on the wheel assembly, which represents the heaviest weight point of the wheel assembly. After match-mounting by either of the above methods, the tire/wheel assembly can be balanced.
03-30-2021, 11:01 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
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There are no red/yellow dots on my new Michelin PS4S. I understand not all tires have them, and assume the PS4S don’t. But given their high level of performance, I wonder why not. No matter, though. The tires are fantastic and balanced by my dealer’s shop more than well enough for the off-track speeds I tend to drive.