Solutions for getting tubeless sealant residue off a painted steel frame?

[XXtwindad]

Had a mishap a while ago and a geyser of tubeless sealant came out of my Vittoria Corsas. I somehow overlooked the extent of the damage. Mostly to rear of the seat stay and chain stays. Any suggestions? Thanks much.

[bikinchris]

What sealant? Some are latex based.

[fourflys]

man that sucks.. I would certainly try the safe stuff first, like maybe some citrus degreaser or some rubbing alcohol? does depend in the sealant brand probably.. maybe a good reason to have a decent layer of wax on a steal (or carbon?) frame if you run tubeless..

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by bikinchris

What sealant? Some are latex based.

Latex based. Got mixed in with dirt and grime. Just have a lot on my plate and it eluded me. Muck -Off seems to have sealant specific products. Anyone use those? My LBS said that nail polish remover and soap/water and a lot of elbow grease will do the trick without harming the paint.

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

My LBS said that nail polish remover and soap/water and a lot of elbow grease will do the trick without harming the paint.

well, nail polish remover (acetone?) takes off nail polish, so not sure I'd want to try that on a pristine frame.. maybe if there was a really hidden spot.. I think I'd try rubbing alcohol and some elbow grease.. google what breaks down latex gloves, etc?

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by fourflys

well, nail polish remover (acetone?) takes off nail polish, so not sure I'd want to try that on a pristine frame.. maybe if there was a really hidden spot.. I think I'd try rubbing alcohol and some elbow grease.. google what breaks down latex gloves, etc?

Yes. That’s what the LBS recommended. I’m no expert.

[weisan]

try goo gone

[Likes2ridefar]

I’ve used microfiber towels with soapy water and a lot of elbow grease to remove completely dried sealant from a steel surly frame.

[AngryScientist]

this may sound crazy, but i bet more of the same sealant would work. Usually wet liquid sealant activates the dry stuff and allows it to "rehydrate", which should allow you to wipe it off.

[tellyho]

I'd start with isopropyl alcohol and work my way up the toxicity scale from there. WD-40, Goo Gone, acetone. If it's still there at that point...splatter paint the rest of your bike with it.

[MikeD]

I bought this stuff sold by Silca. Didn't work worth a darn. Rubbing it off with a cloth is the only thing that works.

[HenryA]

Try ammonia. It certainly removes latex paint. Even old dried hard paint.

[bshell]

This is interesting as I assumed "water" would be all one needed.

Getting it out of fabric of any kind, lord knows, but getting it off of a painted surface has been easy as pie for me.

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by weisan

try goo gone

I used this on the carbon of a Levante wheelset with sealant stains. It worked great, and the sealant came right off.
I immediately wiped them off with isopropyl alcohol to remove any Goo Gone residue. I wasn't really worried, but you never know.

[RoosterCogset]

You'd think latex based would mean it could remix/soften with water. However it might take time. Perhaps wrapping the area with an absorbent towel, soaking this towel and keeping it wet, and letting it sit this way for a couple hours or so?