Baked on break dust

[Siajoon]

Anyone have any ideas on how to get this baked break dust off of my rims? i used Sonax wheel cleaner full effect. It removed everything off except for the baked on crap.. I read that clay bar would work? let me know what you guys think my best option is. i have the zcp wheels FYI. Thanks in advance

[roastbeef]

did you agitate it with a brush or sponge or just hit it with the sonax and rinse? you kinda have to work at it, but don't be overly aggressive.

[Siajoon]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

did you agitate it with a brush or sponge or just hit it with the sonax and rinse? you kinda have to work at it, but don't be overly aggressive.

i tried clay barring it and it budged slightly. I did not try using a brush. Its on there pretty good, i do not know what to use without hurting the rims.

[WingZeroX5]

I've tried wd40 and clay...took a lot of work though

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by S1A35

i tried clay barring it and it budged slightly. I did not try using a brush. Its on there pretty good, i do not know what to use without hurting the rims.

i'm sure by now you saw my thread on how i clean the m359 wheels... spray the sonax on dry. let it sit for about one minute. agitate it with a brush or a "bug sponge" type of thing.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

agitate it with a brush or a "bug sponge" type of thing.

Sage advice. Those bug sponges work wonders on the wheels after a track day.

At a certain point though, the brake dust may have actually damaged the finish on the wheels and you'll need to get them refinished. Sintered pad material can do this as it is actually caustic to the paint.

[dmppdx]

Originally Posted by S1A35

Anyone have any ideas on how to get this baked break dust off of my rims? i used Sonax wheel cleaner full effect. It removed everything off except for the baked on crap.. I read that clay bar would work? let me know what you guys think my best option is. i have the zcp wheels FYI. Thanks in advance

This stuff will removed it without much effort.

http://www.prosoco.com/products/sure-klean-600

It's very very acidic, but it won't impact paint. I think I thinned it 50% with water and used a spray bottle to apply it. After about ten minutes it loosed up the baked on break dust so that all I needed was to use a tooth brush and water to remove it.

[cclinard1]

I just ordered a 1/2 gallon of this. I'll report back after I use it.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/DeCon_P...p/spi21516.htm

[dparm]

Originally Posted by cclinard1

I just ordered a 1/2 gallon of this. I'll report back after I use it.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/DeCon_P...p/spi21516.htm

Looks similar to Iron-X which I have had success with on my paint. I didn't really see any changes when I used it on my wheels.

[sfreiman]

Anyone have any tricks of cleaning behind the rotor on the rim yet?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by sfreiman

Anyone have any tricks of cleaning behind the rotor on the rim yet?

this doesn't make any sense. are you trying to clean the barrel of the wheel? its much easier to take the wheels off to achieve this. literally quicker and easier than keeping the wheel on.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

this doesn't make any sense. are you trying to clean the barrel of the wheel? its much easier to take the wheels off to achieve this. literally quicker and easier than keeping the wheel on.

Buy one of the longer brushes, like this:

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Ferret_W..._p/acc_s31.htm

This even works on huge rear wheels and fits nicely between the spokes.

[Elite47]

Has anyone used a very fine steel wool? I heard for clear coated wheels thats what you have to use on the really stuck on stuff

[dparm]

Originally Posted by Elite47

Has anyone used a very fine steel wool? I heard for clear coated wheels thats what you have to use on the really stuck on stuff

I wouldn't even use 0000, still way too abrasive.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by dparm

Buy one of the longer brushes, like this:

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Ferret_W..._p/acc_s31.htm

This even works on huge rear wheels and fits nicely between the spokes.

i have something similar and it just flicks shit everywhere. its hard to get the leverage you need to scrub the really bad areas.

[dparm]

Maybe I'm spoiled with black wheels, but I find it very effective at removing tire clag on the barrels. I agree that if you are looking for new-car/show-car cleanliness on the barrels, you need to remove them from the car.

[yoslon]

i have to asked the same question as well...