removing tubular glue from sidewalls

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Permalink Reply by Anne on March 16, 2009 at 7:12am

Most of what you'll use to get the glue off can also weaken your glue on the rim. So if you do use acetone or mineral spirits, work in a well-ventilated area and keep the stuff AWAY from the fabric and out of the edge of your glue bed.

You're past this for this round, but a great way to keep your rim sidewalls clean is to cover them with electrical tape. When you're all glued/mounted just pull it off. NO glue on the braking surface!

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Permalink Reply by TToohey on March 17, 2009 at 5:50pm

Thanks. I ended up gently scraping it off after the glue got very hard instead of risking a solvent compromising the integrity of the sidewall material.

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Permalink Reply by vanwacx on March 17, 2009 at 9:16am

A few good rides in mud?

Seriously, though, Anne has the right advice.

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Permalink Reply by TToohey on March 17, 2009 at 5:51pm

As a friend told me, I need to analyze less and ride more. Your advice was closer to the point than you might have guessed.

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