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DevilOnWheelz
08-21-2010, 05:28 PM
What is the best product to use to remove heavy baked on brake dust?

THey are clear coated wheels, so I am trying to find something that won't eat through the finish of the wheel.

I found a brand called "Brown Royal", does any place in Ottawa carry this?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs278.snc4/40232_689507150885_90405289_40300566_4517459_n.jpg
MotleyDrew
08-21-2010, 05:49 PM
brake cleaner?
G-PWR
08-21-2010, 06:05 PM
I'm sure a claybar would clean that up... don't think it'd harm the clearcoat either.
Bastard
08-21-2010, 06:17 PM
oven cleaner, or try pure ammonia.
Jdc
08-21-2010, 07:44 PM
Are these answers serious? ( except brake cleaner)

I would like to know as well and faaar too lazy to reeeesearch.
MotleyDrew
08-21-2010, 08:02 PM
brake cleaner works well on a lot of stuff...as long as you wipe it off well then use and non abrassive cleaner after I doubt it would comprimise anything.
joe_herz
08-21-2010, 08:56 PM
Prime Lime? Castrol Super Clean?
Tim
08-21-2010, 09:01 PM
Oven cleaner will work but don't let it sit on for to long. I used it and a brush and years of it came right of.
chriscivic
08-21-2010, 09:33 PM
ive used the triple action rim cleaner by armour-all. worked awsome.
curtis.ebear
08-21-2010, 11:12 PM
I would suggest this stuff: http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/1646-sonax-wheel-cleaner-review.htm

Sonax Wheel cleaner. Haven't used it myself, but countless sources suggest it is the best at taking everything off.
DevilOnWheelz
08-21-2010, 11:26 PM
I would suggest this stuff: http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/1646-sonax-wheel-cleaner-review.htm

Sonax Wheel cleaner. Haven't used it myself, but countless sources suggest it is the best at taking everything off.

I used to use BMW wheel cleaner, then switched to orange all wheel cleaner, which is practically sonax, doens't take it off though.
scottxkillyou
08-22-2010, 07:21 AM
pressure washer?
Tim
08-22-2010, 08:57 AM
pressure washer?

Won't work.
G-PWR
08-22-2010, 09:22 AM
y not claybar? did you try it?
DevilOnWheelz
08-22-2010, 11:09 AM
y not claybar? did you try it?

I don't think claybar will get the thick crust off. I know it will work on minor pitted areas, but I doubt it'll take off a whole layer of crust.

GTPaul recommended a couple of things, I'll try to stick to what he says and see what happens.
G-PWR
08-22-2010, 11:15 AM
yea he prolly knows best; im sure the clay would work, you'd just go through alot of it if it's a thick buildup
AWDGuy
08-23-2010, 09:11 AM
brake cleaner works well on a lot of stuff...

brake cleaner wont work with that. I use a dremel tool with a buffing wheel to get that kind of caked brake dust off. Clay bar will work, if you have 8 hours to waste ion each wheel. lol.

I hate customer that drop off wheels with that shit caked on. its the worst to get off. I'd rather clay bar a whole car with the yellow brake dust particles all over it.
joe_herz
08-23-2010, 10:58 AM
brake cleaner wont work with that. I use a dremel tool with a buffing wheel to get that kind of caked brake dust off. Clay bar will work, if you have 8 hours to waste ion each wheel. lol.

I hate customer that drop off wheels with that shit caked on. its the worst to get off. I'd rather clay bar a whole car with the yellow brake dust particles all over it.

Sounds to me like you're volunteering...
AWDGuy
08-23-2010, 11:13 AM
lol....no...not at all!!
ArbitraryHer0
08-23-2010, 01:34 PM
Boy have I got a job for you Nate lol
AWDGuy
08-23-2010, 01:54 PM
yeah, you tip tho, so its all good. lol
Brit6
08-23-2010, 05:15 PM
If ever you want to try some, i have a 5L jug ;)


I would suggest this stuff: http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/1646-sonax-wheel-cleaner-review.htm

Sonax Wheel cleaner. Haven't used it myself, but countless sources suggest it is the best at taking everything off.
truckah_DC2R
08-23-2010, 09:36 PM
Castrol Super Clean... all day
joe_herz
08-23-2010, 09:57 PM
Gotta be careful with the Super clean, it's been known to lighten paint in the engine bay and BMW E36 guys use it to remove the factory painted grey sideskirts. I suppose it's still milder than brake cleaner...
DJTR
08-24-2010, 07:33 AM
Spray 9 = WIN, just don't leave it on your paint too long.
KGCCS
08-24-2010, 03:59 PM
AC Delco engine shampoo.

We had a vehicle that I bought for our inventory that had black marks (similar to those in the pic that was posted) all over them that our wheel brite product could not remove. We used some of the AC Delco engine shampoo with a soft-bristle brush and the rims looked mint afterwards.
DevilOnWheelz
08-24-2010, 05:31 PM
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs287.snc4/40684_690077976945_90405289_40328944_2029387_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs374.snc4/45750_690077956985_90405289_40328943_2692953_n.jpg

Olive oil and a dog starved for two days does the job!