View Full Version : How to remove baked on brake dust ?
Aquapop
06-24-2006, 08:01 PM
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. :confused:
SayNoToPistons
06-24-2006, 08:03 PM
old clay works for me.
Aquapop
06-24-2006, 08:13 PM
Thanks, I will try some clay bar.
Crazy1
06-24-2006, 08:24 PM
Try Meguiar`s Wheel Brightener & a good wheel brush it works miracles.
Beason
06-24-2006, 08:27 PM
did u just spray it on and spray off? no aggitation?
Aquapop
06-24-2006, 09:29 PM
I aggitated, no help.
MrSelfDestruct
06-24-2006, 10:55 PM
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
06-25-2006, 11:24 AM
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. :confused:
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.
old clay works for me.
Yes, clay always does the trick for me.