jonnyhart Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Today I have removed my old rim tape and cleaned the rim for the new one...but I cant get it to seal. There is still about 3 of the spokes leaking. The rim seal is seated all the way round. Any ideas what I can try? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormplus Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 make sure everything is clean and dry. put a little mastic on each spoke,not silicone.let it set and refit tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddyrfc Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I had the same problem. I cleaned the rim to within an inch of its life and fitted the new tape using plenty of soapy water and problem solved. I have added two links which I found useful. My link My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenorton Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I dislike using soapy water because if you use any liquid soap in water it contains salt ( its a thickener ). when I replaced mine I used WD40, sealed first time no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Also soaps and detergents contain Caustic and this eats Alluminium for Breakfast, Dinner, Tea, and Supper. Anodised alloy parts such as wheel rims are a bit more resistant to it untill it gets through the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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