2005 mercedes brake cleaning

**95formulalt1** · 07-07-2010, 11:06 PM

i cant seem to get my brakes calapers clean on my 05 c230. they look staind. iv tryed purple power and diff wheel cleanersnothing works :cursing:
i see other guys on diff fourms asking the same question,
any help would be great..

thanks
mike

**imported_Jokeman** · 07-08-2010, 07:58 AM

Meg`s Wheel Brightener.

**bmw5541** · 07-08-2010, 08:01 AM

I can offer 3 recommendations.

1. Megs Wheel Brightener - A very strong acidic wheel cleaner. It will strip off any protection you have on your wheels.

2. Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner - The best wheel cleaner that I have ever used. It is PH balanced, so it is safe for all wheels. A little pricy however.

3. Flashes Royal Brown - I have no experience with it, but have read a lot of positive reviews.

Good luck.

**mikenap** · 07-08-2010, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by bmw5541

3. Flashes Royal Brown - I have no experience with it, but have read a lot of positive reviews.

Good luck.

I just tried some this morning on my 14-year old, neglected Honda wheels. Not as strong as advertised, definitely not just a rinse-off cleaner, but quite strong nonetheless and requires very little agitation. About as basic as Meg`s WB is acidic, so the same precautions should apply. In fact, those three options pretty much cover the spectrum from low pH to neutral to high pH. Never used Sonax, but am very curious how well it works compared to the other two.

**Todd@RUPES** · 07-08-2010, 08:47 AM

Are the brake calipers powedercoated with a smooth finish or metal looking with a rough texture?

**95formulalt1** · 07-08-2010, 09:04 AM

is Megs Wheel Brightener stronger then purple power?

**95formulalt1** · 07-08-2010, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by th0001

Are the brake calipers powedercoated with a smooth finish or metal looking with a rough texture?

they are rough texture.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 07-09-2010, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by 95formulalt1

they are rough texture.

More then likely its imbedded into the aluminum. You will probally have to respray them with a hi-temp paint :soldier:

**95formulalt1** · 07-09-2010, 11:56 PM

thats what i was thinking. i really dont want to tho,

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 07-10-2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by 95formulalt1

thats what i was thinking. i really dont want to tho,

I never feel like it either, but as long as someones willing to pay, then I`m there Da Rules!

If you do decide to do this be sure to use jack stands and wheel chocks and make sure your car is on a level surface. When I was in Hi-School, a good freind of mines Father had a car land on his chest and killed him. It was a very tramatic event to witness