Armaan

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I just received my Du-Bro Wheel/Tire Balancer from Tower Hobbies.

What's better, clay/putty or tape? Looking to balance 4-5 sets of wheels.

Thanks in advance.

Briguy

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I personally like clay better as it is much easier to get exact amount . Tape have to pull back of and trim several times to get exact amount .

klaymon

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I picked up regular modeling clay from my local craft store. It doesn't dry out and get hard so it stays on the wheel. I got a pound of it for less than $2 and I've used less than 1/8 pound to balance a ton of wheels.

whitrzac

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+1 on the modeling clay

ElectriMagician

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+1 on model clay. Best bang for your buck!

ohiostatechamp

iTrader: (59)

I use hot glue. sticks are 5 cents and you will only use 1/4 of it. It will also stay in place and will come off it you pry on it with a flat head screwdriver.

jag5508

iTrader: (15)

How long do you have wait for the for the clay or putty to dry before you can use the wheels ?

R-E-A-P-E-R-

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You need to get non drying clay

jag5508

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So you can use them as soon as there balanced .

Briguy

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+1

If you use clay that hardens it will fall off the wheel .

Yes , you can use them after balancing .

klaymon

iTrader: (71)

Yes, you can use them immediately. If you get clay that dries, it can break/fall off.

Jmuck69

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Would the clay take on dirt from the track and throw the balance off?

Briguy

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I haven`t seen dirt from the track stick to the balancing clay .

matt_xb8r

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go get some duct seal from Home Depot....sticks better than the clay and its cheap. Comes in a one pound "brick" for like $3 or $4 and will last you forever. Its dark grey in color and wrapped in a white wax paper type stuff. Its in the electrical section by the tape and tools.....and I tell you this because 99% of the people working at the store won't have a clue what you are talking about....

Briguy

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That stuff hardens up over time , better of sticking with modeling clay .