Help cleaning grime off BBS rims

**StiCy** · 05-25-2007, 06:41 PM

Hello, I am new to the forum and need some help. My rims are the OEM painted BBS Sti rims. I missed some hard to reach areas on either sided of my rims spokes and now there is a bit of brake dust that won`t come off. I tried scrubbing it off with a rag and some Megs NXT wash, but its still there. I am considering ordering some p21s gel and see if that works. Are there any alternatives? I makes me kind of sick having that stuff on there, being that the rims are silver. Any ideas?

**joshtpa** · 05-25-2007, 06:43 PM

You can try P21S total auto wash...It works great on hard to get off grime.

**2StepsAhead** · 05-25-2007, 06:45 PM

I use Meguiars wheel brightener or Eagle One tire/rim cleaner and it really eats up a good amount of brake dust off those STi BBS`s. You might have to pick at it with your nail if its really persistant, I have a thread somewhere where I had the same problem on my friend`s STi rims.

**StiCy** · 05-25-2007, 06:47 PM

I dont have brembos that dust like crazy or anything.

**StiCy** · 05-25-2007, 06:48 PM

I think its brake dust. The odd thing is, Ive never had this problem before.

**joshtpa** · 05-25-2007, 06:50 PM

Get them cleaned off with something strong, and then put a sealant on them, and it will be much easier to clean in the future.

**joerockt** · 05-25-2007, 07:06 PM

Get yourself an old (or new, whatever) claybar and get to work.

**Old Pirate** · 05-25-2007, 07:42 PM

Maybe try using a toothbrush when using P21S or any strong & safe wheel cleaner.

**BaseSteala112** · 05-25-2007, 07:51 PM

My alloys have the same caked on brake dust as yours. I would try to clay them first and then try one of the stronger wheel cleaners that these guys mentioned. Good luck.

**yarek** · 05-25-2007, 09:06 PM

I have the same problem on an s2000. I cleaned it with a brush using the same shampoo that I washed the car with and put a sealant on it. The next wash was soooooo much easier

**audicoupej** · 05-25-2007, 10:25 PM

Wheel wax actually works on stuff like that sometimes. Cleaner wax, clay or a strong wheel cleaner, and elbow grease should get it off. Then wax/seal the wheels to prevent future problems.

**StiCy** · 05-26-2007, 11:28 PM

Should I bite the bullet and order the p21s gel?

**joerockt** · 05-27-2007, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by StiCy

Should I bite the bullet and order the p21s gel?

That stuff will come right off with a clay bar. I`ve seen that many times. Watcha waiting for?

**joshtpa** · 05-27-2007, 10:22 AM

P21S Total Auto Wash is great for wheels, wheel wells, engines, and the whole car to strip the LSP. It is a great product that I think most would benefit to have in their arsenal.

**sspeer** · 05-27-2007, 10:31 AM

It`s paint, just like on the body..car wash soap and friction always ended up working best for me..the right tool makes a world of difference. I have a dedicated mitt for wheels. I like being able to use my fingers to get into the nooks and crannys