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sun3301
05-08-2007, 03:04 PM
Just got new tires mounted on stock 17" wheels on my 330ci.

Of course they removed the original factory installed wheel weights to balance the new tires and the residue and chunks of the old adhesive is still on the wheel. What solvents or processes have members used to remove the old adhesive?

Also, my wheels are the original 17" Style 68M Sport wheel. There are a lot of minor chips and nicks on the wheel from a lot of highway miles. Has anyone ever gotten touch up paint that matches. If so, is there a code for the color?

Thanks!

DallasBill
05-08-2007, 07:26 PM
Use orange oil, or Goo-be-gone. Same thing.

sun3301
05-08-2007, 08:33 PM
Thanks Bill!

xmltok
05-09-2007, 05:11 PM
3m adhesive remover works well too

DallasBill
05-10-2007, 01:03 PM
3m adhesive remover works well too
Yes, it does, because it's a citrus-based spray. And that citrus is orange oil.

cosmo e46
05-18-2007, 03:50 AM
Just got new tires mounted on stock 17" wheels on my 330ci.

Of course they removed the original factory installed wheel weights to balance the new tires and the residue and chunks of the old adhesive is still on the wheel. What solvents or processes have members used to remove the old adhesive?

Also, my wheels are the original 17" Style 68M Sport wheel. There are a lot of minor chips and nicks on the wheel from a lot of highway miles. Has anyone ever gotten touch up paint that matches. If so, is there a code for the color?

Thanks!go to wurthusa.com click on chemicals the silver spray can we need is available threw them via germany.

sun3301
05-18-2007, 10:11 AM
Thanks Cosmo. So the silver paint they have is an exact match?