How do you guys remove "tire Snot" ?

[jochalek]

....off the insides of the wheels ?

It doesn't just wash off and I'm afraid to use abrasive pads or solvents.

I figured I would break down and consult the "owners manual forum" before proceeding to destroy my wheels.

Thanks in advance!

[kmagvette]

Just peel it off. If there is any residue you can remove it with NuFinish. It is easier to peel off if you wax the inside of you wheels - they also clean up easier.

[vant]

Just don't get caught pickin'.

[Bob]

I usally pick it off with my fingers and remove any residual with a metal polish.

[jochalek]

Nothing seems to work on those smudges except mineral spirits and a scotch brite pad.

I must have some baked-on gunk or something because it just won't let go without a fight. The chunks come off okay, its the smears and smudges that are giving me fits.

Theres gotta be a better way. But once that crud is off, I'm giving them a coat of wax, but often wondered if the wax would last with the wheels getting as hot as they do.

[DennyM]

For the really tough stuff, I use WD-40. I wax mine and it generally cleans off with P21S wheel cleaner or diluted Simple Green in tougher spots.

[BW Motorworks]

I use Goof-off. A pump spray product fo und in the paint section of a hardware store used to remove dryed paint from wood and other finishes. I use it to get rubber rash off the paint and wheels after track events. It works great. But I'm sure it removes the wax .

[jochalek]

Thanks guys, I knew I would find the answers here on this forum!

I found a full gallon of the old flammable WD-40 in my shop and tried that with a nylon dish scrubber. BADA BING!

I was going to wax them today but the bottle is frozen solid.....