How do I get caked on brake dust off of my wheels? - Page 2

eurospek · 03-20-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fourseasonsandles

I have found a quick blast of simple green directly from the bottle and a scrub down works well. I am not picky to get every spot of dust off as I know it is just going to come back..

Best solution.. either paint your rims a dark color or buy a set of that are already dark!

Meh, I tried the Simple Green before the Wheel Brightener but it did nothing for me, the Simple Green was not even diluted with water.

boost_happy · 03-20-2007, 08:48 PM

simple green is not good for your wheels man, it will take off the clear coat on the factory finish. Its like putting windex on the wheels, no bueno. I got tired of cleaning the wheels so I powercoated mine gunmetal, the powdercoat is so much smoother and the dust comes right off and when their dirty you can't really tell, also the powdercoat is so much more durable than factory. good luck

shegavein · 03-20-2007, 08:49 PM

anybody tried the brake dust blocker products? I saw one at the store and didnt know if it was for real

03-20-2007, 08:49 PM	#18
shegavein Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Glock 19 with hicap mags Location: Boise Posts: 118 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	anybody tried the brake dust blocker products? I saw one at the store and didnt know if it was for real This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#17
boost_happy Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI SGM Fav Mod: seatbelts Location: Dallas Posts: 698 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	simple green is not good for your wheels man, it will take off the clear coat on the factory finish. Its like putting windex on the wheels, no bueno. I got tired of cleaning the wheels so I powercoated mine gunmetal, the powdercoat is so much smoother and the dust comes right off and when their dirty you can't really tell, also the powdercoat is so much more durable than factory. good luck