What is the residual weight of alloy wheels?

[dave783]

Greetings, everyone.

Having extensively reviewed several posts on this topic, I apologise for maybe posing a mundane issue once again.

After thoroughly cleaning my alloy wheels, I have noticed that there are still remnants of adhesive residue from the wheel weights present, causing uneven areas on the surface.

Is there a reliable (and preferably effortless) product or technique available to eliminate the adhesive residue that remains after removing wheel weights from alloy wheels? Attached is a picture (not taken by me).

[bvlenci]

Acetone is the appropriate substance for the task.

[jennycarlotta]

Acetone or a comparable substance is effective for my purposes. Allow it a little period to cause the adhesive to become more pliable, and then proceed to remove it by polishing. If you lack access to nail polish remover, consider using a women's nail varnish remover that mostly contains acetone.

EDIT...I was outpaced by someone who typed quicker!

[ChatMaven]

I attempted to pilfer women's nail varnish remover and received a forceful smack across the face as a consequence. While I was in Starbucks, she was attending to me.

[dave783]

Thank you for your assistance, everyone.I am uncertain whether I have ever seen acetone at a retail establishment, but I am certain that I can get some nail varnish remover.

[Paqngo]

Utilise your preferred search engine to do a search for the term "toffee wheel".

Undoubtedly, the most efficient and easiest method to eliminate any residual wheel weight.

[dave783]

I believe the toffee wheel will be too large to fit inside the spaces.

[DreamWeaver]

To effectively eliminate the little black tar spots on the wheel, you may consider acquiring glue and tar remover (GTR). Alternatively, if these black spots are not tar but rather baked-on brake debris, a reliable alloy wheel cleaner capable of changing colour and removing rust/iron oxide would be suitable. The latter often exhibits a purple hue and undergoes a transformation to a vibrant red shade when exposed to iron oxide, resulting in its dissolution.

[Craigbelont]

Contact your nearby PVC/double glazing window installer/company, since they often have the necessary cleaning solution to use after completing a work.v

[jennycarlotta]

During my brief stint as a window fitter, we used Cif (formerly known as Jif) to remove fingerprints and adhesive residue from the frames after completing the work. However, I would not recommend using it on an alloy wheel as it may be rather abrasive.

[Mistral]

Using a cloth and White spirit should easily remove the stain without any difficulty.

[DreamWeaver]

Alternatively, allowing WD40 to penetrate for a short period of time