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PonyShow Jul 31, 2015 10:27 AM

Brake Dust
 
Hello everyone,
Just wondering what product you guys use to remove that pesky brake dust from your rims!?

Thanks,
PonyShow

CiniZter Jul 31, 2015 12:50 PM

i use chemical guys degreaser, it works real good for me. mine is stock brembo rims but painted black so it shows of brake dust...

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Signatur...cld_201_16.htm

PonyShow Aug 2, 2015 01:27 PM

Awesome!! Checking that site out now :)

tukatz Aug 2, 2015 03:49 PM

I've used Maguiar's Hot Rims All Wheels for some time on various cars. I also use it on the tires to get the brake dust off of them and then treat them with Griot's Garage Vinyl and Rubber Dressing so they have a great deep black matte appearance.

PonyShow Aug 4, 2015 04:31 AM

Do you think griots is a better shine the that spray on tire shine stuff? I've never heard of griots so just curious :)

tukatz Aug 4, 2015 08:58 AM

I hate shiny tires. Rubber is NOT shiny. The Griot's product produces a matte finish that is a deep black.

Automatic 5.0 Aug 4, 2015 01:22 PM

I just wash them once a week with the rest of the car. I make sure I reach in and wash the rim all the way through, too. Then I blow them with a leaf blower to get the water from around the lug nuts. I have not had a problem with break dust damage or residue so far.

302 GT Aug 17, 2015 07:57 PM

You should check out the California Rim duster on Amazon, it is perfect for removing brake dust in between washes.


TripleBlack14 Aug 18, 2015 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by Automatic 5.0 (Post 6940029)
I make sure I reach in and wash the rim all the way through, too. Then I blow them with a leaf blower to get the water from around the lug nuts. I have not had a problem with break dust damage or residue so far.

I agree with weekly wheel cleaning. The longer brake dust sits, the harder it is to remove. Even if I'm not doing a major detailing on the whole car, I clean the wheels frequently. Usually all it takes is any kind of cleaner I can grab at the time...Fantastik, Windex, ammonia, whatever, and I clean the inside of the wheels. The only cleaning supply that's not in my arsenal is wheel de-greaser....never use the stuff. The dust comes right off but you have to stay on top of it.

Mr. Sparkle Aug 20, 2015 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by PonyShow (Post 6939372)
Hello everyone,
Just wondering what product you guys use to remove that pesky brake dust from your rims!?

Thanks,
PonyShow


Recommend looking into something like Shine Supply "Cool Guy" wheel cleaner. Its designed to react with the embedded braked dust and dissolve the metallic material. Product turns from clear to purple while its working its magic.

Also safe on all types of wheels which is nice for someone like myself who encounters a variety


http://shinesupply.com/collections/w...ducts/cool-guy


http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/064...g?v=1435707191


Some solid wheel and tire cleaning tips in this video



pretender Aug 20, 2015 01:59 PM

I have a special brush that goes all the way thru - use Meguires car wash to begin with and then polish it up with Chemical Guys WAC303 Wheel Guard Rim and Wheel Sealant - 8 oz. I use BLACKFIRE All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant on the tires. It also works on all the black plastic trim - nice! Not shiny very matt looking lasts a long time on the tires.


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