GoDevils

One morning I backed up my 8 on the way to work and found that I had a flat tire. I tried to fill it with air hoping it was a slow leak, it was not. So I used the handy dandy can of fix-a-flat. It seemed to work fine until I got about a mile from my house and the nail that had caused the flat shot out of my tire and half a can of fix-a-flat sprayed all over the wheel, wheel well, and rear fender of my 8. Any suggestions on how to take it off? I've tried normal washing and De-Solve-it.

B-Nez

Ouch! Good luck with that. I have no idea what will work. Another good reason to toss out the goo, and get a tire repair kit, instead. I got to try mine on the wife's car - she ran over a screw. 2 weeks later, and no leaks or anything. My kit came in a yellow, hard, plastic case, about half the depth of the EMS kit, and about the same height and width. I have it right next to the EMS kit, and the strap perfectly secures both in the trunk. I also accounted for this when measuring my trunk for luggage. I found one set of luggage that is the perfect fit for the trunk, as long as the biggy isn't expanded....
Now to un-hijack this thread: I don't remember what the directions say, but I'm guessing maybe you should remove any piercings (of the tire) before using the fix-a-flat. Really sorry to hear that.

truemagellen

you can really damage the TPMS sensors (or render them useless) by using the fix-a-flat stuff instead of the mazda repair kit that came with your 8

goodluck getting this crap off...you should take a sample of the fix-a-flat goo and then use different solvents on it till it works...then test it on the car so it doesn't damage it

you may want to test a little bit of break cleaner...I've found it will cut through just about anything (including your fingers...wear gloves!)

GoDevils

I'm sorry I didn't make myself clear, but it was the Mazda goo that came with the car. I've been testing different chemicals on small patches on the wheel. I have not tried brake cleaner though. Thanks for the suggestion.

WHealy

3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner

Safe and this should take it off.



Order here or pick up at Napa if available.

truemagellen

call mazda...I'm sure they'll have an answer...they may even clean it for free (my dealer would...they are amazing)

GoDevils

Thanks for the responses. It looks like I have some options to try.