Washed the weights off

- Paul - · 02-08-2009, 03:50 PM

whilst jetwashing the car today, I managed to wash off 4 wheel weights - can I stick them back on with any old glue or what?

willhollin · 02-08-2009, 03:52 PM

Do you know which weights go where?

I would think something like Araldite would do the trick.

- Paul - · 02-08-2009, 03:53 PM

Yeah , you can see where they have been stuck on.

SoYank · 02-08-2009, 03:59 PM

Double sided tape worked VERY well for keeping plate covers on at UK2. Don't see why it can't work for your weights.

dxb335d · 02-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Ive had this before. Dont think they will go back on easily.

Also now my rears need balancing cuz of it.

mikem · 02-08-2009, 04:09 PM

I used some super glue Gel last week on mine.

Hotcoupe · 02-08-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by - Paul -

Yeah , you can see where they have been stuck on.

A splodge of Silicone sealant on the back of each weight should do the trick,just weight for it to cure before driving off.

Make sure the wheel surface is grease free

- Paul - · 02-08-2009, 05:19 PM

cheers chaps - will try the silicone.

NFS · 02-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Are all the weights the same?

If not, then they all need to go back in the same place.

Personally, I'd get the wheels rebalanced, only a couple of quid

E92Fan · 02-08-2009, 06:46 PM

Before you restick the weights, remove the original adhesive using a bit of tar remover - be quick about it as you don't want the tar remover going through the lacquer on the wheels. Does work extremely well though

- Paul - · 02-09-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFS

Are all the weights the same?

If not, then they all need to go back in the same place.

Personally, I'd get the wheels rebalanced, only a couple of quid

All the same weight/size etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Before you restick the weights, remove the original adhesive using a bit of tar remover - be quick about it as you don't want the tar remover going through the lacquer on the wheels. Does work extremely well though :thumsbup:

Cheers

en1gma · 02-10-2009, 05:39 PM

from when i've seen the wheel monkeys do their stuff, it's not just about the weights, but also where on the wheel's circumference they go... As NFS says, it's better to get the wheels rebalanced IMO.

- Paul - · 02-11-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by en1gma

from when i've seen the wheel monkeys do their stuff, it's not just about the weights, but also where on the wheel's circumference they go... As NFS says, it's better to get the wheels rebalanced IMO.

I know exactly where they were and will be putting them back exactly in the same position

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