need recomendations : rim cleaner for brake dust

[LEWETHETIGER73]

So what does everyone recomend? They aren't pitted but they have a good layer of dust

[nismodave]

Other than PRO stuff...this is the best off the shelf....Ive tried them all.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ENNAJNFZL._SS500_.jpg

[-stew-]

Simple Green and elbow grease.

[DRK]

Wd40

[wikked]

Wheel acid :p
http://www.wikked.com/detail/rim-beforeafter.jpg


Otherwise try undiluted degreaser and a non-abrasive brush.
Fine steel wool will work as well, use at your own discretion.

[Yooformula]

first of all, what kind of wheels are they and how is the surface?
are you looking for just a daily cleaner or trying to remove embeded brake dust like this \/
http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album58/DSCN1374.sized.jpg

for everyday brake dust, diluted simple green will work fine but for more stubborn caked in crud most store bought stuff is a joke. THIS STUFF WORKS GREAT ON ALL RIMS (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=13767&url=detailedimage.com/P21S-M14/Gel-Wheel-Cleaner-P86/500-ml-Kit-S1/) from light to medium buildup and goes along way! For serious heavy crud and build up of brake dust on outer rim and inside hoop, THIS STUFF IS PRETTY MUCH UNBEATABLE.
(http://www.detailedimage.com/SONAX-M49/Wheel-Cleaner-Full-Effect-P525/500-ml-S1/)

If you want quick fast and not too worried about how the finish may look afterwards or if the clear coat is already beat up, you can wash with soap and water then take a magic eraser dipped in SOAPY WATER and with light to mild pressure wipe out the wheel. You may need a little polish afterwards to get a gloss back but you WILL want to put some wax over the wheels to protect from elements after using a magic eraser.

I used the Sonax on this wheel and you can see that even the inside hoop is cleaned.\http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album58/DSCN1392.sized.jpg

[wrath]

Lysol Basin, Tub & Tile cleaner (aerosol) or Scrubbing Bubbles (aerosol). Neither work very good below 50° and the Lysol version works much better.

[JOHN 86GT]

Are you sure you didn't just repaint those wheels ,they were pretty ugly.


What product did you use to shampoo interior? still smells good months later.



http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album58/DSCN1374.sized.jpg

THIS STUFF WORKS GREAT ON ALL RIMS (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=13767&url=detailedimage.com/P21S-M14/Gel-Wheel-Cleaner-P86/500-ml-Kit-S1/) from light to medium buildup and goes along way! For serious heavy crud and build up of brake dust on outer rim and inside hoop, THIS STUFF IS PRETTY MUCH UNBEATABLE.
(http://www.detailedimage.com/SONAX-M49/Wheel-Cleaner-Full-Effect-P525/500-ml-S1/)

I used the Sonax on this wheel and you can see that even the inside hoop is cleaned.\http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/albums/album58/DSCN1392.sized.jpg

[GTSLOW]

Yoo what about big deposits of brake dust? I've tried a few different things with little luck.

[Yooformula]

Yoo what about big deposits of brake dust? I've tried a few different things with little luck.

shoot me a pic. If your wheels are in decent shape and you want them to look their best regardless of driving habits, I would suggest the P21S gel. The Sonax is nearly unbeatable in all conditions plus it is ph balanced and non acidic so it is safe for ALL wheels and carbon pads/rotors.

[GTSLOW]

Ok will do in the AM. I also bought another brush and some of the hot wheels stuff dave recommended. I tried using that AtoZ wheel cleaner or whatever it is.

[tommyt5078]

If it's really bad and baked on...............Try easy on easy off oven cleaner!

[British_Ben]

I've always had good luck with S100 Wheel Cleaner Gel. You can buy it at pretty much any Harley-Davidson dealer right off the shelf.

[Larrygto]

Ordered Sonax after seeing this, that shit is Awesome! It took 99.9 of the stuck on crap off with little effort. I still have a few tiny black specks that seem burned in to the powder coat, but the pads that come on my car are notorious for doing that. Thanks again best stuff I've ever used!

[GTSLOW]

The cleaner dave recommended definately did nothing for mine. :(

[Yooformula]

The cleaner dave recommended definately did nothing for mine. :(

check your pm's...

[GTSLOW]

check your pm's...

Oh snap :rolf! Hey I'll text you in the AM with pics?

[nismodave]

The cleaner dave recommended definately did nothing for mine. :(

Must not work on cars that people are scared to race other cars with.

[WilliamZ]

I used the Sonax on this wheel and you can see that even the inside hoop is cleaned.

Where do YOU get it from? I'd like to get some. I usually just use Simple Green. I'd like something stronger but not acid based.

[Yooformula]

Where do YOU get it from? I'd like to get some. I usually just use Simple Green. I'd like something stronger but not acid based.

Chris, here is the link for the product and I buy alot of my stuff from the same place.

http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=13767&url=detailedimage.com/SONAX-M49/Wheel-Cleaner-Full-Effect-P525/500-ml-S1/

[Larrygto]

Amazon has it too.

[GHOSST]

Also man, try getting some pads with minimal break dust, It know its a stretch but every little bit helps, I used to get those cheapo AutoZone pads for my bimmer and the break dust would cake up like mad. Spent alittle more on better pads and the difference was noticeable, a little less scrubbing, just a little, lol.

[Yooformula]

Amazon has it too.

Sure for $4 more..:goof :shades

[Larrygto]

It's the same price actually 5 cents cheaper plus free shipping :headbang

[Yooformula]

It's the same price actually 5 cents cheaper plus free shipping :headbang

yup .04 cheaper but where do you see free shipping? Tried to order some more and was charged $7.95 in shipping.

edit: I see it now, gotta order at least $25. should be an easy order to place. lol

[Larrygto]

Buy 2 bottles?

[Bart H]

Try http://www.detailersdomain.com/ they have specials all the time. Sonax is the best wheel cleaner I have found so far.