removing super glue from painted wheels?

[bodinski]

I mounted my new tires (myself) yesterday, and used stick on weights to balance them. In my infinite wisdom, I applied some super glue around the weights to keep them from coming off. I did two of them whilst the wheels were facing down and didn't realize that the glue was running out onto the face of the wheel. I washed the car today & found the glue. Of course there's break dust in the mess, to boot.
I tried rubbing compound & alcohol without success. I'm afraid that acetone (& related cleaners like Goof-Off) will remove the finish of my beloved Rewinds.
Suggestions much appreciated!

[kenchan]

why did you use superglue on your self-mounting weights?


anyway, i would mask off the surrounding areas and take some
polish (maybe even wet sand it first using 2000 or higher grit) to
remove that gunk. i think the only way is to take your time and
sand/polish it off.

[Yucca Patrol]

Hardware stores sell a bottle of super glue solvent. Just get that stuff.

Nailpolish remover works too.

Test it inside the wheel to make sure it does not harm the finish.

[MiniMaybee]

Any solvent capable of removing the super glue will soften/dissolve the painted finish on the wheels.
Do what kenchan recommends - sand & polish.

[bodinski]

I've used stick-on weights for years and they always tend to come off. I've used a dab of superglue in the past & that always cured the problem. I was in a hurry this time & didn't realize the amount that was coming out.
What kind of polish?

[kenchan]

maybe the surface is not clean or too cold to apply? my
wheels all use the stick-on types from tirerack/dealer and they've never
fallen off.

i would use an abrasive polish (mask off the surrounding areas) and
finish off with ScratchX. then wax.

[ryanthemartini]

Originally Posted by kenchan

maybe the surface is not clean or too cold to apply? my
wheels all use the stick-on types from tirerack/dealer and they've never
fallen off.

i would use an abrasive polish (mask off the surrounding areas) and
finish off with ScratchX. then wax.

Waay too much, just use




Goo B Gone

[justaguyinvegas]

Dude....hobby stores sell a product called 'uncure' that dissolves cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). It is non corrosive and is not a solvent. It only attacks the glue