Need help removing brake dust

[AutoApollo]

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?

[GSKR]

Next step dub rim cleaner.

[Old Pirate]

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.

[Mike lambert]

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.

[Mantilgh]

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.

[shadwell]

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...

[BMW435]

CarPro Ironx

[FUNX650]

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...

Yikes...damaging; and toxic!!



http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OWwOJlOI1nU


Bob

[shadwell]

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......

[FUNX650]

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......
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

[vobro]

IronX gel and let it do its thing

[Eldorado2k]

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.

[medicscott]

IronX gel and let it do its thing

Exactly what he said. It's discontinued but if you do a google search it will come up great stuff

[Rsurfer]

Exactly what he said. It's discontinued but if you do a google search it will come up great stuff

Iron X is discontinued?

[Eldorado2k]

Iron X is discontinued?

Iron X gel.