Getting brake dust spots off of wheels?

[SlickDizzy]

My wheels aren't in terrible shape (actually, they're very good) but the problem is they're covered in nasty brown brake dust spots, and I can't seem to get them off.

What's the best way to? I tried scrubbing with some Simple Green and a scotch-brite pad but this stuff is really on there.

[MWebber]

moved to wheels forum

[Daves2JZGTE]

moved to wheels forum


really i didnt know that, that would get the dust off!!



Dave

[dannymk2]

i used brass wool and meguires metal polish. top it off with some wax and voila!....new rims

[turbogoo1]

brass wool? ive never heard of it. wouldnt that scratch the rims? im really inquisitive

[Supra GTR]

brass wool? ive never heard of it. wouldnt that scratch the rims? im really inquisitive


Brass wool will destroy any clear coat finish (Unless your intent is to remove the clear coat.) But then again, if you've let your brake dust sit for long periods of time, it will etch through clear coat.

If you've got a polished wheel without clear coat, use an aluminum polish.. Mothers Mag cleaner, Wenol, etc.

We have a product called Slick Shine which is actually a paint detailer, works great on paint, and metal finishes. Removes haze.

Regards,
James R

[dannymk2]

Brass wool will destroy any clear coat finish (Unless your intent is to remove the clear coat.) But then again, if you've let your brake dust sit for long periods of time, it will etch through clear coat.

If you've got a polished wheel without clear coat, use an aluminum polish.. Mothers Mag cleaner, Wenol, etc.

We have a product called Slick Shine which is actually a paint detailer, works great on paint, and metal finishes. Removes haze.

Regards,
James R

yea, i know it destorys clearcoat but mine was shot anyway. plus, if you wax the rim, then wash it on a regular basis, you dont need a clearcoat. you could also but clear coat in a can if youd like and spray the rim whan your done.

[Daves2JZGTE]

ok so yesterday i pulled one of my wheels of and tryed to move it to wheels forum! Firts of i couldnt fined the place then when i did i couldent fit the hole wheel on the scanner to get it there. I still dont get it !!!! How duse this help clean them ????


LOL

being a dumb ass

Dave

[trdmkii]

dave you need to purchase a transmorphing teleportation device. Its kind of like a camera that will take the object and store it...then you can later move it somwhere else...

[Daves2JZGTE]

dave you need to purchase a transmorphing teleportation device. Its kind of like a camera that will take the object and store it...then you can later move it somwhere else...


O MAN i wish if i could get one of those i could store all my stuff ( my moms still not happy about the stuff stored @ her place)

LOL man that would suck you lose your hard drive in your comp and now you have lost your car !!!!



Dave