How Do You Prep Forged and Machined Aluminum Wheels So Stick-On Weights Stay On?
Check whether the spot under the weight is bare, painted, or clear-coated, clean it for what it is, and finish with a prep cleaner that flashes off dry.
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NOVEMBER 2026 / ISSUE 01
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How Do You Stop Tire Irons From Scratching Wheels?
Most tire iron scratches come from the bar slipping. Lube the bead, protect the rim edge, check the bar tip, and give...
Read articleWhat Can a Tire Shop Use Instead of Brake Cleaner to Prep Wheels for Weights?
Use a cleaner made for the wheel-weight bond area, or isopropyl alcohol on an already-clean wheel. How to check a can for...
Read articleDo You Need an Adhesion Promoter for Stick-On Wheel Weights?
Usually not. Most failed weights went onto a surface that was not clean and dry. A prep cleaner fixes that; a primer...
Read articleWhy Do Stick-On Wheel Weights Keep Falling Off?
Stick-on weights usually fall off because the tape bonded to dirt, lube, old adhesive, or cleaner film instead of the wheel. Here...
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