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

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by 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?

Dried latex is not water soluble.

There's too much speculation in this thread and not enough solutions where someone tried it and it works.

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by MikeD

Dried latex is not water soluble.

There's too much speculation in this thread and not enough solutions where someone tried it and it works.

Bottom bracket close-up. The back of the seat tube looked pretty much like this and most of it is gone.

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

So much less work to just change a tube.

I once had all my bikes set up tubeless with sealant.

Now I have none.

SPP

On the plus side: I still made it home. I’ll take that over the rare tubeless geyser. It’s all about picking the right tires.

[54ny77]

try some care detailing buffing compound like a meguiars deep crystal. tough tight spot though, looks like you'll have to remove the crank if you want to make it really nice.

[bshell]

Plenty of suggestions that work(ie. water/soapy water/hot water/wrap with water soaked rag).

No need to spend money to bring more chemicals into the world.


OP- glad you are getting results. She'll be all spiffed up soon!

[weiwentg]

I was able to just rub my sealant goobers off with my thumb, tbh.

I was using Silca's fancy schmancy graphene and ceramic sprays before the sealant got on my paint, though.