Need help removing brake dust

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Hi guys, I just bought a new set of wheels and the seller didn't even bother to clean them! What a shame. Anyhow I got a good deal and began using mothers tire and wheel cleaner on them. I got the majority of brake dust off but damn, a solid 20% is still left over and it's BAKED on. Even my clay bar wouldn't take it off. What can I do to remove it completely?
 
What a shame this happens to alot of folks. I would try a few products like Meguiars D140 Wheel Brightener( Please be careful ) , SONAX Wheel Cleaner PLUS or Carpro IronX.
 
I know they don't sell it here but Malco brake off, serious product but it will work with no agitation! Read the directions and you'll be fine.
 
Couple of options:

You could try clay, although it's typically a pain and slow.

I like to use a AIO fairly wet on a cheap microfiber on some wheel stains.

Or use a stiffer brush with whatever cleaner you choose, and follow up with a light polish. Polish, or an AIO will make them look vey nice if they are in decent condition.
 
And if you reach "that point" oven cleaner applied locally and agitated with a toothbrush for the i moveable spots with plenty of water at the ready to rinse off...
 
shadwell said:
And if you reach "that point" oven cleaner applied locally and agitated with a toothbrush for the i moveable spots with plenty of water at the ready to rinse off...
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Yikes...damaging; and toxic!!



Bob
 
Yes... And yes

And definitely a last resort....

And yes assumes some possible light damage to the clear which will be required to polish afterwards...

But when all else has failed......
 
shadwell said:
Yes... And yes

And definitely a last resort....

And yes assumes some possible light damage to the clear which will be required to polish afterwards...

But when all else has failed......
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IMO:
That is similar to the championing of
The Carter Catastrophe argument.


BTW:
Have you ever personally witnessed what
happens when aluminum encounters NaOH?
(My example of The Doomsday argument.)



Bob
 
What kind of wheels? Are they clearcoated or bare metal? Is the brake dust baked on the face of the wheels or the barrels? Why didn't you provide more information? Smh.
 
FUNX650 said:
IMO:
That is similar to the championing of
The Carter Catastrophe argument.


BTW:
Have you ever personally witnessed what
happens when aluminum encounters NaOH?
(My example of The Doomsday argument.)



Bob
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Yep... But only on painted Alu rims...

What happened was the brake dust broke down as I lightly scrubbed, I rinsed it off then iron X the barrel washed clayed and polished it....

Rim wasn't damaged, skin didn't fall of and no one died.....
 
Eldorado2k said:
What kind of wheels? Are they clearcoated or bare metal? Is the brake dust baked on the face of the wheels or the barrels? Why didn't you provide more information? Smh.
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Sorry, wheels are painted (clear coated) and brake dust is baked on the barrel and in-between the spokes. Face turned out alright
 
Are the barrels smooth clearcoated or are they rough and have sort of a machined grooved feel to them? I've found that makes a huge difference in whether they're willing to come clean or not. Either ways, I'm surprised you haven't been able to get the brake dust off considering they're off of the vehicle. I've been able to get some of the dirtiest barrels clean with just Megs Super Degreaser. [as long as they're off of the car]

Try Super Degreaser, APC, Wheel Brightener w/a med. stiff nylon brush. [if you don't have Wheel Brightener you can buy Megs Chrome & Wire Cleaner OTC. It's the same thing] If you had some Brown Royal it would remove that caked on brake dust in a matter of seconds.

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