How to remove baked on brake dust ?

Aquapop · 06-24-06, 06:01

I tried Eagle 1 All Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Did not do a thing. Now what ? I really don't want to use the sandpaper yet.

another qx4 · 06-24-06, 06:03

old clay works for me.

Aquapop · 06-24-06, 06:13

Thanks, I will try some clay bar.

Crazy1 · 06-24-06, 06:24

Try Meguiar's Wheel Brightener & a good wheel brush it works miracles.

Beason · 06-24-06, 06:27

did u just spray it on and spray off? no aggitation?

Aquapop · 06-24-06, 07:29

I aggitated, no help.

MrSelfDestruct · 06-24-06, 08:55

Get a acid-based wheel cleaner, make sure you dilute it to the directions on the bottle. Let it sit for like 1min, then rinse well. That's what we do to most of our used cars at work...

I wouldn't use it on any kind of expensive aluminum finish though, just to be safe...

Antonio Wright · 06-25-06, 09:24

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Originally Posted by Aquapop

I tried Eagle 1 All Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Did not do a thing. Now what ? I really don't want to use the sandpaper yet.

I am in the same boat as you. I recently picked up a set of used OEM VW Passat wheels. Even though they look fantastic there are some places where there is baked on brake dust. I plan on showing my car at WaterFest so I need to do my best to get rid of it.

RAG · 06-25-06, 09:53

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Originally Posted by another qx4

old clay works for me.

Yes, clay always does the trick for me.