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Safe alternatives to mineral spirits for decal removal
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sharkd
Apr 7, 20 15:12
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Zipp wheel decals were old and starting to peel to I took them off....last Fall. Wheel sat in the basement all winter and now I have replacement decals and want to remove any left over adhesive. Mineral Spirits aren't having any impact. What other safe alternatives can be used?

Thanks and hope everyone is staying healthy!
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Dean T
Apr 7, 20 15:17
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I use Goo-Gone. Still take some elbow grease, but does the job.
Athlinks / Strava
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louisn
Apr 7, 20 15:24
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I have always used paint thinner (methyl hydrate ?? Not sure...) with good results on my carbon rims. I clean the residue with acetone, or soapy water afterwards.

Louis :-)
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jimatbeyond
Apr 7, 20 15:34
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Acetone.
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jhsandchs
Apr 7, 20 15:37
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I agree acetone. Doing it now on my flo's
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spockman
Apr 7, 20 18:29
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Agree on the goo gone. It is basically lemon oil.
They constantly try to escape from the darkness outside and within
Dreaming of systems so perfect that no one will need to be good T.S. Eliot

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jharris
Apr 7, 20 19:32
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Go to an auto body paint supply store and buy clean prep. It’s an oil and grease remover that is wiped in before paint is applied. It’s fairly aggressive, it also safe to not damage materials.
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jimatbeyond
Apr 7, 20 21:51
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Home Depot has quarts of acetone for about $6.
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