Cleaning old baked brakedust from wheels

[chargecooler]

Hello,

my mother recently asked me if I could clean up and wax her old 1995 Trans Am that sat for 2 years outside.

The thing that worries me the most are the wheels (painted aluminium). They are really nasty. Baked in brake dust that sat for a couple of years.
This is different from a normal *wheel wash* :) Any tips on how to get them clean ? I can try some regular wheel cleaner but I am not sure if that gets the job done.

Your help is greatly appreciated. :buffing:

Thanks
Steven

[fly07sti]

Can you post a picture? What tools and supplies do you currently have?

[ScottB]

When cool use something like Poorboys Spray/Rinse and a brush to agitate. You can also use a little paint polish to remove any lingering dust as the abrasives can help to dislodge it.

[chargecooler]

Can you post a picture? What tools and supplies do you currently have?

As for now I only have lots of mf towels and regular wheel cleaner from Nigrin. My AG order is still underway and basically centers around compounds, sealer, wax, clay and divers stuff. The wheels of my car are ususally pretty clean so no need to get fancy with them :)

I dont have a picture here so a description has to do it for now. The wheel is basically silver painted, the brake dust is baked in meaning it doesnt come of when I go over it with a fingernail. It doesnt cover the entire wheel but only gives a brownish cast to it with some spots more covered. Just like your average daily driver that doesn't get washed for 2 years. I can provide a picture.

Brgds
Steven

[fly07sti]

I would recommend a product like IronX. Spray it on and let it dwell as long as possible without drying. May take a couple of applications and some agitation from a microfiber you wouldn't mind thrashing. If you are looking to get something quick and OTC, give DUB wheel cleaner by Meguiars a shot. I have not personally used it, but have read many good things about it. Also, you can try claying the wheels as well.

[Ebg18t]

Iron-X or Sonax Full Effect. Let it dwell, agitate it then power wash it off.

[DaveT435]

The Rupes wheel cleaner is great stuff too. Very fast working!

[chargecooler]

Thanks guys !

I will give Iron X a try. Chances are that I need a couple of passes but we will see :)

Iron X seems like a decent product, just read some reviews. :dblthumb2: