Best stuff for removing brake dust. - Page 4

DoctorSTi · 05-06-2006, 07:57 AM

I always used Eagle one all wheel cleaner which I like especially the newer formula sold now because it foams a little and sticks better so it can sit. I did get bored on weekend and took all four wheels off washed them really really well, used clay bar on all surfaces, polished with Klasse AIO, then put one coat of Klasse SG on them. Now the brake dust just about washes off with low pressure water. I do use my wheel brush to agitate some but that's all it takes for now. Even though it was almost a half day project I would recommend to anyone that you clay, polish, and seal the wheels once a year.

WRXRATED7 · 05-06-2006, 09:05 AM

I'm going to try the P21S. However I think the BBS wheel design attract brake dust compared to my Rota Torques which I have no brake dust buildup issues.

sundinleafs137 · 05-07-2006, 12:58 AM

Don't want to start a new thread so I'll just post here, but when you're using wheel wax, are you guys just using it on the outer part of the wheel and then buff it off or do you take the wheel off completley and wax the whole inside of it too?

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 05-07-2006, 05:58 AM

maguires

hp1000 · 05-07-2006, 07:14 AM

I use Meguiar G9524 Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner. i attached a link from the Meguiars site. At first i was very skeptical, but all i had to to is make sure my wheels were dry, just spray the product on( completley drench the wheel. Let is sit for about 5 mins. Take a pressure washer and just spray it off. 99% of the stuff comes right off. I rarely use a wire brush to clean my rims. The spray does a pretty good job.
http://www.meguiars.com/whatsnew/wheelproducts06.cfm

docd187 · 05-07-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hp1000

I use Meguiar G9524 Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner. i attached a link from the Meguiars site. At first i was very skeptical, but all i had to to is make sure my wheels were dry, just spray the product on( completley drench the wheel. Let is sit for about 5 mins. Take a pressure washer and just spray it off. 99% of the stuff comes right off. I rarely use a wire brush to clean my rims. The spray does a pretty good job.
http://www.meguiars.com/whatsnew/wheelproducts06.cfm

I use that also and P21S Gel. Have you had any problems with letting the Meguiars soak for 5 min becuase the instructions say don't let it sit for more than 15 seconds or something like that. I'm scared it might end up staining the rim or something after repeated use.

***reeksti*** · 05-07-2006, 08:41 PM

^^dude u'll be fine

***reeksti*** · 05-07-2006, 08:42 PM

but P21S FTW!!!!

hp1000 · 05-08-2006, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by docd187

I use that also and P21S Gel. Have you had any problems with letting the Meguiars soak for 5 min becuase the instructions say don't let it sit for more than 15 seconds or something like that. I'm scared it might end up staining the rim or something after repeated use.

Na no issues. Okay i exaggerated the time. it is actually about 3 mins. But u should be fine leaving it on for 3 mins or so.

Sonicbooost · 05-08-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SoaReS

I clean my wheels every week, so they never get really dirty. Idk what the big fuss is?? Most of the time i just use a wet paper towel and it takes everything off??

I wipe down my wheels every time i drive my car home and put it in the garage

When it is dirty from rain or something i use the Dupont Teflon cleaner, it IS completely safe for wheels, clearcoated, painted, forged...whatever, so when they get dirty that works, even though i really dont need it....lol

Islandboy630 · 05-08-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonicbooost

I wipe down my wheels every time i drive my car home and put it in the garage

When it is dirty from rain or something i use the Dupont Teflon cleaner, it IS completely safe for wheels, clearcoated, painted, forged...whatever, so when they get dirty that works, even though i really dont need it....lol

WOW, and i thought that I have OCD !!!

WESTI · 05-15-2006, 03:00 PM

i went to kragens and looked at the hot rims cleaner and it says not to use it on anodized wheels. The bbs rims are anodized arent they?

***reeksti*** · 05-15-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Runnerup44

i went to kragens and looked at the hot rims cleaner and it says not to use it on anodized wheels. The bbs rims are anodized arent they?

u can use any megs cleaner that says "all wheel cleaner" for the BBS rims

Sonicbooost · 05-15-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Islandboy630

WOW, and i thought that I have OCD !!!

I am only that way with my car. lol.....everything else is mellow and eh....i'll get to that later..........lol

*Jamie* · 05-16-2006, 08:30 AM

All the cleaners you guys mention are good to remove the majority of the brake dust on the surface areas.

But to remove the tough speckles of brake dust that builds up in the corner of the wheels use the FINEST steel wool along with soap and water.

I believe I used #0000

It will make the surface smooth again and prevent it from caking it even more into the corners and will not scratch the wheel.

05-06-2006, 07:57 AM	#46
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I always used Eagle one all wheel cleaner which I like especially the newer formula sold now because it foams a little and sticks better so it can sit. I did get bored on weekend and took all four wheels off washed them really really well, used clay bar on all surfaces, polished with Klasse AIO, then put one coat of Klasse SG on them. Now the brake dust just about washes off with low pressure water. I do use my wheel brush to agitate some but that's all it takes for now. Even though it was almost a half day project I would recommend to anyone that you clay, polish, and seal the wheels once a year. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-16-2006, 08:30 AM	#60
Jamie STI Driver Location: Aliso Viejo,CA.(OC) Posts: 245 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	All the cleaners you guys mention are good to remove the majority of the brake dust on the surface areas. But to remove the tough speckles of brake dust that builds up in the corner of the wheels use the FINEST steel wool along with soap and water. I believe I used #0000 It will make the surface smooth again and prevent it from caking it even more into the corners and will not scratch the wheel. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-06-2006, 09:05 AM	#47
WRXRATED7 Professional STI Driver Car: 93 SE-R, 69 SS Location: Nebraska Posts: 465 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm going to try the P21S. However I think the BBS wheel design attract brake dust compared to my Rota Torques which I have no brake dust buildup issues.

05-07-2006, 12:58 AM	#48
sundinleafs137 Junior STI Driver Car: '06 sti Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 70 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Don't want to start a new thread so I'll just post here, but when you're using wheel wax, are you guys just using it on the outer part of the wheel and then buff it off or do you take the wheel off completley and wax the whole inside of it too?

05-07-2006, 05:58 AM	#49
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,844 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	maguires

05-07-2006, 07:14 AM	#50
hp1000 Junior STI Driver Location: Philadelphia Posts: 139 Join Date: Jan 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I use Meguiar G9524 Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner. i attached a link from the Meguiars site. At first i was very skeptical, but all i had to to is make sure my wheels were dry, just spray the product on( completley drench the wheel. Let is sit for about 5 mins. Take a pressure washer and just spray it off. 99% of the stuff comes right off. I rarely use a wire brush to clean my rims. The spray does a pretty good job. http://www.meguiars.com/whatsnew/wheelproducts06.cfm

05-07-2006, 08:41 PM	#52
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,203 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	^^dude u'll be fine

05-07-2006, 08:42 PM	#53
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,203 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	but P21S FTW!!!!

05-15-2006, 03:00 PM	#57
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,281 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	i went to kragens and looked at the hot rims cleaner and it says not to use it on anodized wheels. The bbs rims are anodized arent they?