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Removing sealant from outer rim?

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After a slit in my sidewall 🙁 , my wheel was covered in sealant, by the time I got home it’s dried solid and looks rather unsightly. Any suggestions?


 
Posted : 03/08/2022 5:31 pm
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Warm soapy water, elbow grease washing up pad


 
Posted : 03/08/2022 5:36 pm
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Tried that, didn’t really seem to do anything. The only working method so far is scratching it off with my nail 🙁


 
Posted : 03/08/2022 5:39 pm
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I think I’ve found the answer, brake cleaner seems to be bringing it off. Can’t believe how hard this stuff is to remove.


 
Posted : 03/08/2022 8:45 pm
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I found a recommendation to use bug and tar remover (for cars).

Seemed to work quite well on four years of accumulated sealant and as a plus, the rims looked quite good afterwards as I think it's got polish in it too.


 
Posted : 03/08/2022 9:07 pm

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