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!!




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