Removing glue from aluminum wheels

[RedScampi]

I know it's hard to believe anyone would do it but I have a nice set of aluminum wheels that have been glued to the tires. I'd like to save the tires if I can and I know acetone will melt the glue. My question is if the acetone will harm the aluminum? Does anyone have experience with this?

[jwscab]

acetone should not hard the wheels unless they have some type of clear coating applied.

acetone is usually used as a pre-cleaner for tig welding aluminum.

[RedScampi]

Thank you sir, I'll give it a try.

[MelvinsArmy]

CA glued to the wheels? If so, try putting them in the freezer for a few hours. Depending on the quality and age of the glue, it could make it brittle and the tires might be easily removed. Worth a shot, it's not going to hurt anything. Well, except hopefully the glue.

[CamplinP]

Have you tried CA debonder. I have never tried it on aluminum but it is safe for your fingers. Works great on all the stuff I have tried it on.

[RedScampi]

Hadn't thought about the freezer, thanks Melvin I will give it a go. It seems like CA but there's so much of it.

I read online somewhere that CA debonder is usually made from mostly acetone.