Alloys Other removing brake dust

LoonyJohn · 19th June 2008, 01:28

Does anyone know of a way to remove hardened brake dust from alloy wheels without damaging the paintwork underneath?
My garage is full of chemicals from my local auto supplies, all of them useless

LJ

robbo51 · 19th June 2008, 07:31

'Wonder Wheels'
Use a tooth brush.
You might have to do it a few times.
(Take them off to do them)
If it still wont shift, its a refurb job
You should never have allowed it..
Having nice wheels is all about primary care:
A good wheel sealer (2-3 coats)
Regular weekly washes or more in the winter
Ps. Hope I dont sound patronising.
Good luck

gm1980 · 19th June 2008, 08:12

I use Armorall whleel cleaner which if perfect for the face cleening of the wheels. On the back site i have to use a wheel brush which i do not have at the moment, but the front site cleans only with that chemical and a pressure washer.

Courant · 19th June 2008, 12:51

Detailing clay works a treat. Once you have your wheels clean then robbo51 is spot on - use multiple coats of a wheel sealer and keep them clean!

Courant

19th June 2008, 01:28	#1 (permalink)
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19th June 2008, 07:31	#2 (permalink)
robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,138 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	'Wonder Wheels' Use a tooth brush. You might have to do it a few times. (Take them off to do them) If it still wont shift, its a refurb job You should never have allowed it.. Having nice wheels is all about primary care: A good wheel sealer (2-3 coats) Regular weekly washes or more in the winter Ps. Hope I dont sound patronising. Good luck

19th June 2008, 08:12	#3 (permalink)
gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 149 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use Armorall whleel cleaner which if perfect for the face cleening of the wheels. On the back site i have to use a wheel brush which i do not have at the moment, but the front site cleans only with that chemical and a pressure washer.

19th June 2008, 12:51	#4 (permalink)
Courant Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2008 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Detailing clay works a treat. Once you have your wheels clean then robbo51 is spot on - use multiple coats of a wheel sealer and keep them clean! Courant