Removing glue residue AFTER sticker removal?
10-03-10, 10:55 AM
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Removing glue residue AFTER sticker removal?
Removed some decals on the wheels.. still has glue residue on it which attracts dirt... how do I remove those residual traces? I've tried alcohol and Goof-Off to no success. Suggestions?
10-03-10, 11:00 AM
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10-03-10, 11:11 AM
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3M adhesive remover (red can - I've never tried their citrus-based stuff in the black can). I used a quart of this to remove some vinyl graphics off of an old van I bought. It can be found at autobody supply or Shucks/Autozone type places.
https://www.amazon.com/General-Purpos.../dp/B0002NUO6K
https://www.amazon.com/General-Purpos.../dp/B0002NUO6K
10-03-10, 01:19 PM
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Don't know if it'll do any damage but lighter fluid takes off left over adhesive very well. Again, i haven't tried it on bike wheels and don't know if it'll ruin them at all but i've used it on several other things and it works wonders. I usually put it on a cotton ball.
10-03-10, 05:50 PM
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Strangest thing, but baby oil, rub on and it must take the
tackiness out. Rub off with paper towel.
tackiness out. Rub off with paper towel.
10-03-10, 07:00 PM
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You can use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften it up and it will roll into little balls when you rube your finger on it hard. Adhesive remover with a citrus base works awesome too.
10-03-10, 07:38 PM
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Goo gone is perfect for sticker residue. I have no idea why, but my stickers on my rims left no residue. Guess I'm just lucky.
10-03-10, 07:45 PM
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+whatever for Goo-Gone, use a generous amount either directly on the residue or on a rag which you then rub on the residue. Heating also helps, it's mostly patience and elbow grease.
