Cleaning old cement from carbon tubs?

AllanM
AllanM Posts: 14
edited July 2011 in Workshop
I've just bought a second hand set of wheels (Carbon Tubs)

Can anyone give me any tips for the best way of removing the old tub cement, (it's a tape instead of a glue which has been used in the past)

Thanks

Allan

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Because the rims are carbon, I'd avoid any strong solvents. Try and get as much off with a blunt scraper (old dinner knife). Some folks use nail varnish remover or acetone.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • on-yer-bike
    on-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    Heat it with a hair dryer and pick it off. Will take about an hour.
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I used to use acetone, but now use white spirit. Easier to find, and cheaper...
    Nail varnish is sh1te, it contais conditioning chemicals,etc, to look after your nails, which you don't need on your rim!
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • AllanM
    AllanM Posts: 14
    Thanks folks

    I'll hit it with the hair dryer and white spirit tonight.

    Allan
  • Arghyrou
    Arghyrou Posts: 155
    I did mine with a bit of white spirit^ and a lollipop stick, worked a treat :D

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