Originally Posted by
dyander
What do you use to remove the old glue?
Thanks for the kind words. I scrape as much as I can with an old flat-bladed screwdriver, when it's dry and brittle. The more you can get off by hand when it's dry and brittle, the less work you'll have later. Then, I try to soften the residue. I've tried mineral spirits, acetone, Goo Gone Xtreme, and Oops. None work all that well. I use a normal cheap drill with a brass stripping brush. The heat of the brush melts the residue, and it gums up the brush, so I clean it regularly and just keep at it. I can generally get each wheel clean in an hour.
Then I use Tufo Tape when I re-mount. It costs a bit per tire, but cheaper than the pants I seem to ruin each time I use glue.