Decal/sticker removal
Torch & Pitchfork Posse
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It looks like the decals are plastic. I am not sure mayo, Goo-B-Gone or some other adhesive solvent would penetrate the plastic to loosen the adhesive below.
I would agree with the steam / heat approach to loosen the decal 1st, then use something to remove the residual adhesive below.
What I have done in a similar situation was to boil some water, using a clean rag soaked in the boiled water, apply and press to the decal for a minute or so to loosen the adhesive below the decal. Or perhaps use a hair dryer. I prefer the steam / boiling water as the moisture is better to prevent the decal from frying onto the rim finish. Then peel off the decal.
After the decal is removed, there is likely residual adhesive still to be removed. I prefer not to use solvents, but Goo-B-Gone is one I have had success with. Another is simple rubbing alcohol. I would test anything you use on the backside of the rim to be sure it does not affect the paint. I would expect the rim paint to be durable, but better safe tha sorry.
Always the key ingrediant is patience.
I would agree with the steam / heat approach to loosen the decal 1st, then use something to remove the residual adhesive below.
What I have done in a similar situation was to boil some water, using a clean rag soaked in the boiled water, apply and press to the decal for a minute or so to loosen the adhesive below the decal. Or perhaps use a hair dryer. I prefer the steam / boiling water as the moisture is better to prevent the decal from frying onto the rim finish. Then peel off the decal.
After the decal is removed, there is likely residual adhesive still to be removed. I prefer not to use solvents, but Goo-B-Gone is one I have had success with. Another is simple rubbing alcohol. I would test anything you use on the backside of the rim to be sure it does not affect the paint. I would expect the rim paint to be durable, but better safe tha sorry.
Always the key ingrediant is patience.
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The Doctor
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The tire and wheel owner's manual that came with my wheels says that one should not steam clean the wheels, which might dull the paint. Maybe a heat gun/hairdryer would be a better choice?
How do you transfer a rag soaked in boiling water to the wheel?
How do you transfer a rag soaked in boiling water to the wheel?
It looks like the decals are plastic. I am not sure mayo, Goo-B-Gone or some other adhesive solvent would penetrate the plastic to loosen the adhesive below.
I would agree with the steam / heat approach to loosen the decal 1st, then use something to remove the residual adhesive below.
What I have done in a similar situation was to boil some water, using a clean rag soaked in the boiled water, apply and press to the decal for a minute or so to loosen the adhesive below the decal. Or perhaps use a hair dryer. I prefer the steam / boiling water as the moisture is better to prevent the decal from frying onto the rim finish. Then peel off the decal.
After the decal is removed, there is likely residual adhesive still to be removed. I prefer not to use solvents, but Goo-B-Gone is one I have had success with. Another is simple rubbing alcohol. I would test anything you use on the backside of the rim to be sure it does not affect the paint. I would expect the rim paint to be durable, but better safe tha sorry.
Always the key ingrediant is patience.
I would agree with the steam / heat approach to loosen the decal 1st, then use something to remove the residual adhesive below.
What I have done in a similar situation was to boil some water, using a clean rag soaked in the boiled water, apply and press to the decal for a minute or so to loosen the adhesive below the decal. Or perhaps use a hair dryer. I prefer the steam / boiling water as the moisture is better to prevent the decal from frying onto the rim finish. Then peel off the decal.
After the decal is removed, there is likely residual adhesive still to be removed. I prefer not to use solvents, but Goo-B-Gone is one I have had success with. Another is simple rubbing alcohol. I would test anything you use on the backside of the rim to be sure it does not affect the paint. I would expect the rim paint to be durable, but better safe tha sorry.
Always the key ingrediant is patience.
Torch & Pitchfork Posse
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Gloves. 
A hair dryer would be my choice over a head gun. I'd be concerned the temp would be too high and would toast the paint.
If steam is too hot at 212+ degrees F, than be sure the heat gun or dryer does not exceed that temp.
A hair dryer would be my choice over a head gun. I'd be concerned the temp would be too high and would toast the paint.
If steam is too hot at 212+ degrees F, than be sure the heat gun or dryer does not exceed that temp.
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The Doctor
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Three Wheelin'
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I'd go with the heat gun because I'd want to really soften up the plastic to break the bond with the painted surface. I think it would be less likely to remove the painted finish that way. The paint finish on some rims isnt nearly as hard as an auto paint finish. Just keep it moving the whole time and you'll be alright, taking it away just as you are about to peel back the sticker with a thumbnail.
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