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Yeah, unfortunately I want to track my daily driver. But also keep it looking good with minimal effort. Thank you everyone for you help and recommendations.

Yeah, this detailing thing/hobby/obsession ain’t cheap :cry:

I will keep that in mind if everything else doesn’t work.

@desertnate - the texture of the brake dust is rough to the touch and when i rubbed my finger over it it turn my fingertip black. @eldorado2k - thank you for confirming that the wheel clear is safe. I will have to get some after I run out of my other wheel cleaner.

Thank you for the recommendation, I will have to check out that wheel cleaner.

Yeah, it was about 3 months of baked on brake dust and after a track weekend as well. Let call this a lesson learned. I will be coating the wheels after I get them clean.

I can ensure you it's brake dust as I have removed it with the steam as well it reacts (turns purple) with the Megs Ultimate Wheel Cleaner

I did purchase a larger steam cleaner. I will have it Friday and will post the results with before and after photos. I think that it will do the job after my test with the handheld. @Desertnate - I am not sure on the texture, I will have to check it out and report back.

I did try to use my small handheld steam cleaner while agitating the brake dust with a small nylon bush last night. It did seem to work but I think I need a bigger machine with a more concentrated jet of steam to make it time efficient. @Eldorado2K - Is the Meguiar's Hot Wheels Chrome Wheel...

Hi Eric, Thank you for the suggestions. I have tried some blue clay but might need to get something more course. As the blue clay didn't seem to be working all that much. Also it just might take more manual labor than I was giving it. Ideally I wouldn't have to refinish them, but if I have to I...

Any help on what can remove this stubborn brake dust on my factory Porsche wheels? I have tried almost 2 bottles Megs Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner. Here are a few photos of the wheels.