Arghhh ...having a hard time removing old layers of tubular glue

[Fenton]

holy shit, it worked!! used white spirits and let it soak for ~ 2hrs

thanks to all of you

@Vankellett

Whatever solvent you are using - soak it into strips of rags the width of the rim and lay them on the rim surface, then cover the rag and rim with clingfilm to hold it all on and keep it wet.