Removing Wheel Weight Adhesive

[dobro]

I see that when a mechanic re-balanced my wheels he removed a weight from the rim but did not remove its adhesive. I've tried a wheel polish and a chrome polish but the gunk won't come off. Would Goo-Gone damage the finish on stock wheels? If so, what would remove the gunk?

 

[Jag]

Plastic razor blade (or regular blade but be gentle) then hit it with lacquer thinner. If that does not take care of it use some good alum, mag cleaner and some 0000 steel wool. Then use ride on tire sealant/ balancer and never have to do this again.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Plastic razor blade (or regular blade but be gentle) then hit it with lacquer thinner. If that does not take care of it use some good alum, mag cleaner and some 0000 steel wool. Then use ride on tire sealant/ balancer and never have to do this again.

NO NO razor blade

 

[Nat67]

I use WD40 , spray it on , have a cider , admire me bike , dream bout the new bits I'm gonna fit when I have spare money and then rub with a soft cloth .
Repeat as necessary until either the goo has gone or I run outta cider !

 

[Scorp]

Kerosene or turpentine will clean most residue and goo of things.

 

[WyldCFH]

I tend to try 99% rubbing alcohol on any adhesives before anything else. Works a large majority of the time.

 

[Bedifferent]

Mineral spirits, acetone or lacquer thinner. Definitely no razor blade.

 

[TriumPhil]

Goo gone will do no harm. Neither will mineral spirits.

 

[sonny]

Gasoline works real well. Maybe not the smartest or safest but it will take it right off.

 

[Dean0]

Eucalyptus oil removes anything sticky, fast, it's safe to use on any surface, won't leave scratches as it lubricates while your rubbing.. WD40 would be my next choice