How to remove old glue from tubular rims?

[Ruimteaapje]

Hi all,

What would be the best way to clean up old tubular rims? I'm struggling with removing decades old layers of glue on a set of Mavics.

 

[marshalllucky]

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I always use a shallow pool of petrol in a tray type container , I`m sure I read it as a teenager in Steve Snowlings book ( former pro mechanic ) . I used the dirty petrol again in the lawnmower !

 

[Ruimteaapje]

Thanks! The petrol does not affect the anodised coating?

 

[Midlife]

Nope, solvents don't damage the anodising.....is any of the residue red / pink?

 

[Ruimteaapje]

No, it's all normal glue (brownish)

 

[mattsccm]

Petrol here. Mine went in the chainsaw or the moped. A bit of glue left on is no problem if its smooth.

 

[Midlife]

That's good news. Red usually means shellac which along with tardigrades can survive a nuclear war!

 

[johnggow]

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I use White Spirit and a brass wire brush. Doesn't effect the anodising. Just finished one this weekend.

 

[964Cup]

Heat gun to soften it, use the handle of an old spoon to scrape off the bulk, then wipe off any residue with a cloth soaked in thinners. Not recommended for carbon rims, but fine on alloy.

 

[Jonny69]

That's good news. Red usually means shellac which along with tardigrades can survive a nuclear war!

Meths ought to dissolve the old shellac stuff, no?