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jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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Hey guys I finally got around to cleaning my truck and one of the things that I noticed was that this was on all the rims.

 

 

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This is from the tape that was used to protect the wheel finish when it was shipped to my house, I remember that I was removing the plastic covering and some of the tape stripped off and was left on the rim, at the time it was transparent, now it has collected practically everything that I have driven over, any ideas on how to remove the tape without stripping/scratching the finish?

j.roffel Senior Enthusiast

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I dont think goo gone should wreck the clear coat... You still need to rub with your fingers till it comes off, kinda like a price-tag...

hubbycap Senior Enthusiast

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Mineral spirits dampened cloth. Cover cloth with a piece of plasic wrap and leave in contact for maybe an hour and it will probably just wipe off.

hotwheels57 Enthusiast

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If it's just the adhesive from tape, try a hair dryer and rub it off...blisters heal! You might also try denatured alcohol which will not harm clear coat paint, nor clear coat on the wheels.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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No shop is complete without a can of 3M Adhesive remover. It is in a quart can with a spout, can be bought at any auto parts store, removes almost anything without hurting your paint, and one can lasts forever.

 

Highly recommended.

hotwheels57 Enthusiast

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No shop is complete without a can of 3M Adhesive remover. It is in a quart can with a spout, can be bought at any auto parts store, removes almost anything without hurting your paint, and one can lasts forever.

 

Highly recommended.

 

 

 

I see this product recommended a lot so I investigated the contents...scary stuff!

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserve...U_LXT1u666666--

 

Denatured alcohol has it's own issues...citrus stuff or a hair dryer might be the best options if you want to avoid flames, birth defects and cancer causing agents...

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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I see this product recommended a lot so I investigated the contents...scary stuff!

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserve...U_LXT1u666666--

 

Denatured alcohol has it's own issues...citrus stuff or a hair dryer might be the best options if you want to avoid flames, birth defects and cancer causing agents...

 

 

I looked for this, didn't find it here locally in austin texas, anything that I can pick up at the local walmart?

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

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I see this product recommended a lot so I investigated the contents...scary stuff!

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserve...U_LXT1u666666--

I understand what you are saying but I'm not suggesting that you take a bath in it or add it to your Gin & Tonic... Anything solvent based has the obligatory MSDS sheet warning that it might destroy a small country if opened... and if misused can cause issues. A little common sense and the tiny amount of actual exposure make it almost no risk to use.

 

I looked for this, didn't find it here locally in austin texas, anything that I can pick up at the local walmart?

 

I got mine at O'reillys and I think Advance Auto Parts sells it too.

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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I see this product recommended a lot so I investigated the contents...scary stuff!

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserve...U_LXT1u666666--

I understand what you are saying but I'm not suggesting that you take a bath in it or add it to your Gin & Tonic... Anything solvent based has the obligatory MSDS sheet warning that it might destroy a small country if opened... and if misused can cause issues. A little common sense and the tiny amount of actual exposure make it almost no risk to use.

 

I looked for this, didn't find it here locally in austin texas, anything that I can pick up at the local walmart?

 

I got mine at O'reillys and I think Advance Auto Parts sells it too.

 

 

 

 

Thanks, I will have to drop by Advance Auto Parts to see what they can offer me...

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