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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Willie_B on March 07, 2012, 07:26:26 am

Title: Removing yellow goo
Post by: Willie_B on March 07, 2012, 07:26:26 am

Just got a 756 and of course the elastomers have disolved. What is the best method for removing the goo without causing other problems? It seems to come off with my fingernail but I really don't look forward to that. The front has most of it.

The bike is totally original down the unworn brake pads and all the refletors. I am guessing it has only been riden no more than a few miles as the rim sidewalls are not even scratched. Large size in the grape color. Not bad for $135.

Title: Re: Removing yellow goo
Post by: Spokes on March 08, 2012, 12:53:18 pm

Funny enough with my large grape 856 I found the best thing was to use a finger  :o to remove the goo. That way you dont damage the paint.

Chris

Title: Re: Removing yellow goo
Post by: PF flyer on March 08, 2012, 03:43:29 pm

I've used a product called Goo Gone for a lot of things, but have never tried it on elastomers. You can always find it at Dollar Tree stores. I think I have a frame that still has some elastomer on it, I'll try it and let you know in the next few hours.

Title: Re: Removing yellow goo
Post by: PF flyer on March 08, 2012, 07:06:23 pm

Works on yellow goo too. Still have to rub a little but gets all the sticky residue.                                                         

Title: Re: Removing yellow goo
Post by: Willie_B on March 08, 2012, 08:28:01 pm

I think I have Goo Gone somewhere. Did not think of trying that. Thanks.