What's a good way to clean wheels of brake dust? I was thinking sandpaper could work well, but I don't know...In your experience, what worked well? Also, is there anything I can do so that brake dust won't settle on the wheels as much in the future cause right now the wheels are really old and there is a really big build-up on the wheels' lip. Thanks
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i just hit them up with some soft scrub and a hard brush. i cant see a need for sandpaper.
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I already tried a hard brush and it won't come off...
ahh i got the same problem, 7 year old brake dust wont come off. i might try some break cleaner tho....
acid....well...wheel acid, we got some of that stuff at the carwash from the dealership i work for....itll take anything off...even your fingers mwahahaha
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Is it healthy for wheel finish though?
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-Akimbo+Oct 2, 2004 - 2:54 AM
meguires rim/wheel cleaner powers through brake dust. then use an abrasive rubbing compound and go to town.
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I tried again today with Fantastik and a hard sponge and the darker dust came off. That stuff is pretty good. There is still some left on the wheels but it's not as bad as before. A good hard brush and a special wheel cleaner should do the trick.