MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: DF2008 on March 31, 2013, 03:50:36 pm

Title: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: DF2008 on March 31, 2013, 03:50:36 pm

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

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: Andy on March 31, 2013, 03:55:04 pm

i use buff sol or soapy water but you can use spirit wipe but be careful it doesnt dishonour the alloy

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: DF2008 on March 31, 2013, 04:16:28 pm

Thanks will give it a careful go !!!

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: Jonmaddock on March 31, 2013, 05:05:39 pm

Autobrite "just the tonic" have a look on their site www.autobrite.co.uk
Works on  tar and glue :happy2:

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: stealthwolf on April 06, 2013, 07:24:34 am

autosmart tardis. It's what I used on my car.

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: detailer on April 06, 2013, 07:54:06 am

I use tardis  :happy2:

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: scooba on April 06, 2013, 10:40:12 am

Petrol !

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: redgem on April 06, 2013, 12:45:39 pm

WD 40

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: robern2 on April 06, 2013, 12:52:21 pm

Another vote for wd40 - doesn't leave any marks on my powder coated rims

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: Horatio on April 09, 2013, 04:32:55 am

silly question, but can the weights be removed after the wheel has been fitted?  :sleepy: :embarrassed:

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: stealthwolf on April 09, 2013, 09:28:26 am

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.

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: Andy on April 09, 2013, 12:54:57 pm

Quote from: Horatio on April 09, 2013, 04:32:55 am

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

Title: Re: Stick on wheel weights what can remove the excess
Post by: john87 on April 16, 2013, 10:10:58 am

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!