MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: DF2008 on March 31, 2013, 03:50:36 pm
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Hi guys,
Has anyone got a solution to removing the old sticky mess from stick on weights off the wheels when new tyres are fitted. Looks grubby when the wheels are cleaned.
Any advice welcomed
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i use buff sol or soapy water but you can use spirit wipe but be careful it doesnt dishonour the alloy
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Thanks will give it a careful go !!!
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Autobrite "just the tonic" have a look on their site www.autobrite.co.uk
Works on tar and glue :happy2:
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autosmart tardis. It's what I used on my car.
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I use tardis :happy2:
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Petrol !
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WD 40
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Another vote for wd40 - doesn't leave any marks on my powder coated rims
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silly question, but can the weights be removed after the wheel has been fitted? :sleepy: :embarrassed:
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Yes but why would you? The entire point is to balance the wheel. It's a bit like pumping up the tyres to the correct pressure and then letting all the air out again.
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silly question, but can the weights be removed after the wheel has been fitted? :sleepy: :embarrassed:
You can take the weights back of only if you want your steering wheel to shake at 60mph
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I think the OP means the remaining residue from where previous balance weights have been :happy2: on a side note, my balance weights 'fell off' after being over-zealous with the Tardis :grin: and had to drive to a garage to get them re-balanced.. didn't feel that much vibration to be honest!