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11-03-2006, 03:20 PM
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removing super glue from painted wheels?
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!
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11-03-2006, 05:01 PM
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 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.
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11-03-2006, 05:03 PM
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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.
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11-03-2006, 05:32 PM
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President MINI5280
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Any solvent capable of removing the super glue will soften/dissolve the painted finish on the wheels.
Do what kenchan recommends - sand & polish.
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11-04-2006, 06:46 AM
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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?
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11-04-2006, 08:56 AM
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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.
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11-04-2006, 01:56 PM
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Quote:
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
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11-04-2006, 02:14 PM
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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
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