Cleaning rims?
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JaredPointer
COME AT ME BRO
Tried Eagle One A2Z yet?
Nickc0844
Owner and Tech. Rep
"Most" Expedition rims are clear coated. It sounds like they haven't been cleaned up in a very long time if after using those 2 quality products.
Are they similar to these EXPY wheels? Note, the before picture was after washing them with a variety of products. I've done 5 or 6 Expy's and find that they stain very easily.
As opposed to using an acid based cleaner, which I doubt will do "much" more than what you have, try a paint cleaner/polish. That's been my go to in situations just like this. Yes, it does take a little bit more time, but is worth it in the end. Afterwards, I would suggest protecting them (a seperate step).
Are they similar to these EXPY wheels? Note, the before picture was after washing them with a variety of products. I've done 5 or 6 Expy's and find that they stain very easily.
As opposed to using an acid based cleaner, which I doubt will do "much" more than what you have, try a paint cleaner/polish. That's been my go to in situations just like this. Yes, it does take a little bit more time, but is worth it in the end. Afterwards, I would suggest protecting them (a seperate step).
GLT Automotive
2005 Acura TL w/ NAV
I feel your pain! I have an '03 Eddie Bauer and the brake dust is horrific (not to mention the squeaking in the brakes) -- Ford's stock brake pads are awful...I usually clean my rims once / week w/ the A2Z, which does a good job, but I can't get the tough dust off either...
Not to steal your thread, but I am actually in the process of looking for new brake pads...any suggestions here would be greatly appreciated...I am looking at a new Rotex Brake pad (w/ some sort of white powder ceramic (to cut the brake dust)...
Bring on the suggestions guys!!!
Not to steal your thread, but I am actually in the process of looking for new brake pads...any suggestions here would be greatly appreciated...I am looking at a new Rotex Brake pad (w/ some sort of white powder ceramic (to cut the brake dust)...
Bring on the suggestions guys!!!
fatchance
New member
Eagle One A2z with a wheel brush should do the trick. This stuff is incredible. You spray it on a, then watch the brake dust run off, it's that good.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
The Eagle One is a good product but if you used 409 at 100% and its still there that's baked in pretty well. I have a steamer for those jobs, it never
fails to take it off.
I brought this after doing a BMW that had super baked on brake spots.
You do have to be careful not to get the area to hot as you can mar the finish. ANother thing that I find for me is I am in some what a hurry while doing cars for no reason at all. I do not allow enough time forn the product to work into the rims before brushing and rinsing. On the tougher jobs I go over ther rims 3 times or more depending on the rims and take my time that in most case has always taken 90% plus.
I also find is a proper brush is also something to think about. I have about 5 different brushes the can reach into certain areas which also helps.
fails to take it off.
I brought this after doing a BMW that had super baked on brake spots.
You do have to be careful not to get the area to hot as you can mar the finish. ANother thing that I find for me is I am in some what a hurry while doing cars for no reason at all. I do not allow enough time forn the product to work into the rims before brushing and rinsing. On the tougher jobs I go over ther rims 3 times or more depending on the rims and take my time that in most case has always taken 90% plus.
I also find is a proper brush is also something to think about. I have about 5 different brushes the can reach into certain areas which also helps.