 cleaning stock wheels of brake dust, can I make them shine too? :D |
 Oct 1, 2004 - 9:56 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
What's a good way to clean wheels of brake dust? I was thinking sandpaper could work well, but I don't know...In your experience, what worked well? Also, is there anything I can do so that brake dust won't settle on the wheels as much in the future cause right now the wheels are really old and there is a really big build-up on the wheels' lip. Thanks
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Oct 1, 2004 - 11:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '04 From charlotte N.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i just hit them up with some soft scrub and a hard brush. i cant see a need for sandpaper.
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Oct 1, 2004 - 11:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I already tried a hard brush and it won't come off...
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Oct 1, 2004 - 9:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '04 From Rhode Island Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
ahh i got the same problem, 7 year old brake dust wont come off. i might try some break cleaner tho....
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Oct 1, 2004 - 9:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 13, '03 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
acid....well...wheel acid, we got some of that stuff at the carwash from the dealership i work for....itll take anything off...even your fingers mwahahaha
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Oct 1, 2004 - 9:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Is it healthy for wheel finish though?
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Oct 1, 2004 - 10:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
no, but as long as its not on there to long it wont do much to any damage.. If any thing, I would say spend a day, pull them off, take some sand paper, and a brillo pad, sand them down, then re-spray them, and then do a clear coat ... then you have nice shinny clean rims... |
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Oct 1, 2004 - 10:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
meguires rim/wheel cleaner powers through brake dust. then use an abrasive rubbing compound and go to town.
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Oct 1, 2004 - 11:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I tried again today with Fantastik and a hard sponge and the darker dust came off. That stuff is pretty good. There is still some left on the wheels but it's not as bad as before. A good hard brush and a special wheel cleaner should do the trick.
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