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Old 05-07-2018 | 03:33 AM
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Tried search and didn't find anything. What's the best way to remove the stick-on wheel weights? I have them inside the wheel and also on the lip of the wheel, these are the Cup 2 wheels. I'm hoping there's an easier way to remove them other than a fishing line.

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Old 05-07-2018 | 03:36 AM
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Try heat, it will soften the adhesive
Old 05-07-2018 | 02:27 PM
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Heat will help remove the majority. Griots has Adhesive Remover which is excellent at removing glue, tar and other contmaninants that a quick detailer or wash won’t remove.
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I "cut" through it with an old plastic gift card. Then I remove the glue residue with denatured alcohol or concentrated orange D-limonene.

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Old 05-07-2018 | 02:55 PM
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Spray some WD-40 on them, gently apply some heat from a heat gun or hair dryer and use a plastic painter spatula to softly pry them off.
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Do these suggestions remove the residue? That is typically a pain for me...
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Originally Posted by gman3280
Do these suggestions remove the residue? That is typically a pain for me...
D-Limonene will for sure.
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Old 05-11-2018 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gman3280
Do these suggestions remove the residue? That is typically a pain for me...
Use Goo Gone - very readily available in most hardware stores
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Thanks for all the replies! As suggested, I used a hair dryer and removed easily with a plastic spatula. Last time I did this, I used Goo Gone and that's where it took awhile to remove completely. I did try Oil Flo solvent cleaner and it easily removed the adhesive. All in all, I got it done in no time.
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Just tried this! Liquid wrench and a plastic razor blade and black latex gloves for friction (and hand protection) - did not need to remove the wheel. It dissolves the tape in 2-3 minutes! - cleaned up little residue left with a squirt of WD-40. Works like a charm
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