Getting rims completely free of break dust?

averysti · 07-02-2006, 06:06 PM

hey guys...i recently have noticed a solid build up especially in teh corners of my rims after around 18 thousand miles. Finally changed the brake pads to a pair of ebc reds but it seems as though the stock brake pads have left some permenant break dust that will not come undone from teh rims even when using a power washer...any ideas on how to get it off?
thanks
Ryan

***Insane06STi*** · 07-02-2006, 06:24 PM

Thats why you have to wash and wax your rims at least every other week, Try soaking it with goo gone or some aftermarket cleanser.

FWDNoMore · 07-02-2006, 06:35 PM

meguiars does a pretty good job, get the stuff in the purple bottle, take your wheel off, get a big metal tub big enough for your wheel, (one at a time should do, or you can use the bathtub, if you dont mind it getting reeally dirty) and use warm water and the wheel wash and let it soak for a better clean, dont let the wheel wash sit on your wheels for too long!!!! itll start to make the paint on your wheels come off. voila sparkly clean and ready to collect more brake dust once the brembos heat up

STiSchucky · 07-02-2006, 06:36 PM

paint em black and never worry about them again

Peleg · 07-02-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by averysti

though the stock brake pads have left some permenant break dust that will not come undone from teh rims even when using a power washer...any ideas on how to get it off?

What you want to do is clay the wheels. It will work great with claybar lubricant and to make it easier, I would take the wheels off and take your time. You can also wash the inside with hot water and P21S or Meguire's hot wheels.

KDSTI · 07-02-2006, 08:54 PM

the meguires hot wheel wheel cleaner helps but u need to clay bar and wax everyother week like stated above new pads will help too

cuzitsmyusofwtvr · 07-02-2006, 10:12 PM

+1 for washing + waxing wheels every 1-2 weeks

***reeksti*** · 07-02-2006, 10:58 PM

p21s FTW

tripod · 07-17-2006, 01:14 PM

Mr Clean Magic Eraser

H4N · 07-17-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tripod

Mr Clean Magic Eraser

that actully works? have you tried that or just an idea?

tripod · 07-17-2006, 03:24 PM

I swear by it. Had serious wheel dusting with my A6, tried chemicals and everything else, then I tried the Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Took less than 5 minutes a wheel for wheels that hadnt been touched all winter.

Geez guy, it is only like $3. give it a try

H4N · 07-17-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tripod

I swear by it. Had serious wheel dusting with my A6, tried chemicals and everything else, then I tried the Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Took less than 5 minutes a wheel for wheels that hadnt been touched all winter.

Geez guy, it is only like $3. give it a try

def. will and didnt know it know $3 ;P going to get it tomorrow

edmondsti · 07-17-2006, 06:44 PM

i've used mr. clean, works great, they actually make an eraser specially for wheels, but is just creative marketing, its the same thing. save some $$ and buy generic brand (i know target sells generic versions). only thing i didnt like was, it goes real quick. i practically used one eraser per wheel.

i like eagle 1 wheel cleaner, mothers is decent too and use a good wheel brush as well.

uncle lewie · 07-17-2006, 07:16 PM

Take some turtle wax, put it on a rag, brake dust gone.

Islandboy630 · 07-18-2006, 05:18 AM

To get it completely free of break dust... Take each wheel off, use Meguirs Hot Wheels, then once it dries you can use the new Michelin break dust blocker... whatever its called~ Put wheels back on to car, then don't drive the car anymore...

I found that not driving the car prevents break dust from sticking to the wheels!

07-02-2006, 06:06 PM	#1
averysti Lurker Posts: 3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Getting rims completely free of break dust? hey guys...i recently have noticed a solid build up especially in teh corners of my rims after around 18 thousand miles. Finally changed the brake pads to a pair of ebc reds but it seems as though the stock brake pads have left some permenant break dust that will not come undone from teh rims even when using a power washer...any ideas on how to get it off? thanks Ryan This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,160 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	To get it completely free of break dust... Take each wheel off, use Meguirs Hot Wheels, then once it dries you can use the new Michelin break dust blocker... whatever its called~ Put wheels back on to car, then don't drive the car anymore... I found that not driving the car prevents break dust from sticking to the wheels! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-02-2006, 06:24 PM	#2
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Thats why you have to wash and wax your rims at least every other week, Try soaking it with goo gone or some aftermarket cleanser.

07-02-2006, 06:35 PM	#3
FWDNoMore Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRB Fav Mod: The A$$ Tach Location: Chicago Posts: 59 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	meguiars does a pretty good job, get the stuff in the purple bottle, take your wheel off, get a big metal tub big enough for your wheel, (one at a time should do, or you can use the bathtub, if you dont mind it getting reeally dirty) and use warm water and the wheel wash and let it soak for a better clean, dont let the wheel wash sit on your wheels for too long!!!! itll start to make the paint on your wheels come off. voila sparkly clean and ready to collect more brake dust once the brembos heat up

07-02-2006, 06:36 PM	#4
STiSchucky Professional STI Racer Location: Moorhead Minnesota Posts: 704 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	paint em black and never worry about them again

07-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#6
KDSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 05 wrb STi Fav Mod: strawberry air freshner Location: Lowell, mass Posts: 355 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	the meguires hot wheel wheel cleaner helps but u need to clay bar and wax everyother week like stated above new pads will help too

07-02-2006, 10:12 PM	#7
cuzitsmyusofwtvr STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: track days Location: San Jose& San Luis Obispo Posts: 291 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	+1 for washing + waxing wheels every 1-2 weeks

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*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,200 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	p21s FTW

07-17-2006, 01:14 PM	#9
tripod STI Driver Car: '06 WRX STi CGM Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 259 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Mr Clean Magic Eraser

07-17-2006, 03:24 PM	#11
tripod STI Driver Car: '06 WRX STi CGM Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 259 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I swear by it. Had serious wheel dusting with my A6, tried chemicals and everything else, then I tried the Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Took less than 5 minutes a wheel for wheels that hadnt been touched all winter. Geez guy, it is only like $3. give it a try

07-17-2006, 06:44 PM	#13
edmondsti Senior STI Driver Car: '08 STI '08 4-runner Fav Mod: stock for now Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 391 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	i've used mr. clean, works great, they actually make an eraser specially for wheels, but is just creative marketing, its the same thing. save some $$ and buy generic brand (i know target sells generic versions). only thing i didnt like was, it goes real quick. i practically used one eraser per wheel. i like eagle 1 wheel cleaner, mothers is decent too and use a good wheel brush as well.

07-17-2006, 07:16 PM	#14
uncle lewie Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White w. Go Fav Mod: teH Muff Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,076 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Take some turtle wax, put it on a rag, brake dust gone.