Removing tubby glue?

[Stretched@Birth]

I have some old alu track rims that I'm restoring for a fixie project. I'm trying to remove all of the old glue, and have had limited success with thinners and better success with acetone. It's a time consuming job, any bright ideas how I can shortcut the process?

 

I know some would say leave the glue on, but it's probably close on 30 years old, so would rather start afresh.

[HeartCoppi]

nitromors paint stripper.

[Stretched@Birth]

nitromors paint stripper.

Never thought of trying that, it's very aggressive on paint, suppose it will sort the glue chop chop. Also considering soaking in acetone for a while, will try that first...

 

Heart Coppi, you'd probably know where I can find a locking for a Campi track hub? The ring on mine is gone.

[TNT1]

Leave it on.

 

I never ever removed old glue.

 

30 year old glue is like a 1953 Rothschild, or an aged cuban cigar. Pure Gold.

Edited August 6, 2011 by TNT1

[Stretched@Birth]

Leave it on.

 

I never ever removed old glue.

 

30 year old glue is like a 1953 Rothschild, or an aged cuban cigar. Pure Gold.

That does it then, the glue stays... Will just clean off the bits where it's been smeared onto the inside of the rim. Bit of Brasso, some new tubbies, and the wheels should be all good!