Alloys and Brake Dust

clowner · 20th March 2008, 13:01

Can anyone reccomend a good product for tackeling brake dust on alloy wheels?

The rear alloys on the type r are a nightmare.

angie4m · 20th March 2008, 13:05

If you haven't washed them for a while and its stuck on then wonder wheels or a similar product. If you can't wash them every week with hot water and soap then I would suggest you get some wheel protection spray which basically stops the brake dust from sticking to the alloys and it just rinses off!

I'm guessing you have the 18's as the 19's are a doddle to clean.

clowner · 20th March 2008, 14:01

Yes there are 18's and the corners are right pain to clean

Dimplyred · 20th March 2008, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by clowner

Yes there are 18's and the corners are right pain to clean

I use a toothbrush to clean in the corners of mine.

Once you have got them clean, try some Poorboys Wheel Seal on them it makes them a lot easier to keep clean.

Charley Farley · 20th March 2008, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by clowner

Can anyone reccomend a good product for tackeling brake dust on alloy wheels?

Chemical Guys wheel wax is also very good. Very little pitting now and brake dust washes off easily.

robbo51 · 20th March 2008, 15:59

Products here:
Alloy Wheel Cleaner, Waxes and tyre dressings

MightyOne · 20th March 2008, 16:34

Its gotta be Bilberry, the stuff is acid-free and can be diluted up to 10:1 (which is what i use on my Chrome wheels) and works out very economical too. Smells nice as well

Car valeting Supplies by ValetPRO to England, Wales and Scotland.

AndyC · 20th March 2008, 23:30

I just use Turtle Wax wheel cleaner from Asda for a couple of quid and wee alloy wheel brush on my 18s once a week. The wee brush fits the corners just fine. I only leave the cleaner on for a couple of minutes cos it is acidic I guess from the smell.

Jabberwocky · 21st March 2008, 00:53

I am afraid the best answer that I have found for keeping alloys in their best condition is to to wash them regularly (I try to get them done at least once a week and no longer than 2 weeks) I use a good wheel cleaner product such as Turtlewax Extreme Wheel Cleaner which helps reduce the scrubbing needed on the more stubborn stuff but is not seem overly strong.

I then use turtle wax wheel wax one a month or so as this helps protect the wheels and prevents a lot of the dust from sticking making cleaning a lot quicker. Once break dust gets baked on it is a real **** to shift and that is when you start to damage the wheel with hard scrubbing etc.

On some sites I have read that regular use of the very strong cleaners such as Wonder Wheels can damage the lacquer and cause blistering of the paint below how true this is I can not confirm but I did use it regularly on my Accord and after 18 months I did start to see this problem which is partly why I no longer use it.

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	If you haven't washed them for a while and its stuck on then wonder wheels or a similar product. If you can't wash them every week with hot water and soap then I would suggest you get some wheel protection spray which basically stops the brake dust from sticking to the alloys and it just rinses off! I'm guessing you have the 18's as the 19's are a doddle to clean.

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clowner Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd July 2007 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes there are 18's and the corners are right pain to clean

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MightyOne Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th February 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Its gotta be Bilberry, the stuff is acid-free and can be diluted up to 10:1 (which is what i use on my Chrome wheels) and works out very economical too. Smells nice as well Car valeting Supplies by ValetPRO to England, Wales and Scotland.

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AndyC Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just use Turtle Wax wheel cleaner from Asda for a couple of quid and wee alloy wheel brush on my 18s once a week. The wee brush fits the corners just fine. I only leave the cleaner on for a couple of minutes cos it is acidic I guess from the smell.

21st March 2008, 00:53	#9 (permalink)
Jabberwocky Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 27th May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am afraid the best answer that I have found for keeping alloys in their best condition is to to wash them regularly (I try to get them done at least once a week and no longer than 2 weeks) I use a good wheel cleaner product such as Turtlewax Extreme Wheel Cleaner which helps reduce the scrubbing needed on the more stubborn stuff but is not seem overly strong. I then use turtle wax wheel wax one a month or so as this helps protect the wheels and prevents a lot of the dust from sticking making cleaning a lot quicker. Once break dust gets baked on it is a real **** to shift and that is when you start to damage the wheel with hard scrubbing etc. On some sites I have read that regular use of the very strong cleaners such as Wonder Wheels can damage the lacquer and cause blistering of the paint below how true this is I can not confirm but I did use it regularly on my Accord and after 18 months I did start to see this problem which is partly why I no longer use it.