So, I guess I am an idiot :-(

[sfarchie]

I decided to wash the bike today. The rear wheel had tons of Maxima on it that wouldn't come off with typical water and soap. I vaguely remembered this thread but went ahead and gave it the Goo Gone treatment.... Took it right off. Guess I will wait a few days and check it out.

I took a quick peek before I left and it seemed to be fine. Is it really that aggressive? I thought it was pretty mild stuff for working the miracles that it does

I'm glad I saw this. I've only used Goo Gone on my rims, but always followed with a mild soap wash and rinse. I always assumed it was mild, too.

[Buckethead]

It's not terrible, but for stubborn chain fling, I find that a liberal application of WD-40 works like magic. It's also good for your chain o-rings.

[lazylightnin717]

It's not terrible, but for stubborn chain fling, I find that a liberal application of WD-40 works like magic. It's also good for your chain o-rings.

Good call. I'll give it a try next time around. Maxima is pretty nasty stuff. It stays put and takes a little persuasion to remove.

[ducpainter]

I use goo gone all the time on painted items.

The paint on Duc engines is not immune to very much.

[DucHead]

I use goo gone all the time on painted items.

+1  Even on painted ABS...never had a problem.

[lazylightnin717]

The engine paint sucks. Mine is cracking and peeling off like it's going out of style. The heat cycles must make it brittle over time.