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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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