Best gear to remove Brake dust
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Best gear to remove Brake dust
Just cleaned my 02WRX and while standing back and admiring i noticed that the inside bit of the wheels where looking rather black.
So removed one of the back wheels, and bagan scrubbing, 45 mins later it looking much better, but still crap.
A positive of this is that i realised that the "corrosion" that i believed to be creeping over my wheels is indeed coated on brake dust
So people if someone could recommend some cleaner for the job i would appreciate it, I will be removing all wheels for the task.
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So removed one of the back wheels, and bagan scrubbing, 45 mins later it looking much better, but still crap.
A positive of this is that i realised that the "corrosion" that i believed to be creeping over my wheels is indeed coated on brake dust
So people if someone could recommend some cleaner for the job i would appreciate it, I will be removing all wheels for the task.
Cheers
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Just done my 18" prodrives, I've used auto glym in the past, but I've just tried wonder wheels and it's done the job for me, however, mine for probally not as dusted up as ours......Good Luck !
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Thanks mate, can you get this stuff in your Halfords or order over the net.
New to cleaning cars really, used to just get it done for me, untill i did it myself and realised how much better it looked.
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New to cleaning cars really, used to just get it done for me, untill i did it myself and realised how much better it looked.
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Wonderwheels is good you only need it a couple of times as long as you keep them fairly clean (do great on the pugs which i tend to ignore for long periods though they do need re furbing).
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Thanks mate, can you get this stuff in your Halfords or order over the net.
New to cleaning cars really, used to just get it done for me, untill i did it myself and realised how much better it looked.
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New to cleaning cars really, used to just get it done for me, untill i did it myself and realised how much better it looked.
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Just had a thought, this isn't the stuff that can corrode the paint off the rims is it.
Shiny wheels are nice but dony want rusty ones next month.
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Shiny wheels are nice but dony want rusty ones next month.
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I always put it into a spray bottle and spray it on then use the brush to foam it.
Goes a long way.................
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Once you have them clean, try wax car polish on the wheels, brake dust is then easier to remove next time
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Go easy on the wonder wheels stuff as it can pull the laquer off if you've got any chips in the laquer, try to use it only to get them looking good then as said above polish the wheels and the dust comes off without having to use harsh cleaners
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Yeah 2nd That Comment , About going easy on the Wonder wheels , Very nasty stuff , Keep it away from the calipers , Will strip the paint in no time . Stings on your hands as well
I Take both my front wheels of every week to keep clean ( Yes im very sad )
Once they are clean they are sooooooo easy to keep clean
Once i have mine off , I Spray all around the inside rim of the wheel with WD40 , Just wiping it in lightly with a dry cotton cloth , This way the Brake dust sticks to the WD & Makes removing so easy the next time you come to clean , With just soapy water & a sponge
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I Take both my front wheels of every week to keep clean ( Yes im very sad )
Once they are clean they are sooooooo easy to keep clean
Once i have mine off , I Spray all around the inside rim of the wheel with WD40 , Just wiping it in lightly with a dry cotton cloth , This way the Brake dust sticks to the WD & Makes removing so easy the next time you come to clean , With just soapy water & a sponge
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Use wonder wheels here too!
Never had a problem with it myself, but I have heard a few others say they have had some paint stripped off calipers. As I said, never had a problem myself...just take care around the calipers....in fact i don't apply it to the calipers at all.
Never had a problem with it myself, but I have heard a few others say they have had some paint stripped off calipers. As I said, never had a problem myself...just take care around the calipers....in fact i don't apply it to the calipers at all.
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i have a few diffrent things
i buy "D-CON" from a trade suplier
which if i am honest, is like wonder wheels but not waterd down at all
wonder wheels is likes kids juice compared with this stuff
im supposed to water it down 1:10 to use on alloy wheels and its bought in 5litre containers for about £9
i have used this fully neat a few times to get baked on crap of punters cars, but it can easily destroy a set of wheels in under 60 secs of its the wrong type of wheel (caution is advised!!)
normally my alloys are cleaned every 1/2 days before i open the car wash
the wheel cleaner used for the wash is actually pretty good with regular use
25 litres neat is about £16.50+vat which can then be waterd down about 1:5
so its pretty economical, i have it in 9 litre pump up sprayers
normally when i clean my car i simply pre spray the wheels with this stuff, and preasure wash it off
takes about 1/2 mins first thing in the morning and this stuff will not damage alloys (although it is not as strong as the evil stuff i spoke earlier about )
i buy "D-CON" from a trade suplier
which if i am honest, is like wonder wheels but not waterd down at all
wonder wheels is likes kids juice compared with this stuff
im supposed to water it down 1:10 to use on alloy wheels and its bought in 5litre containers for about £9
i have used this fully neat a few times to get baked on crap of punters cars, but it can easily destroy a set of wheels in under 60 secs of its the wrong type of wheel (caution is advised!!)
normally my alloys are cleaned every 1/2 days before i open the car wash
the wheel cleaner used for the wash is actually pretty good with regular use
25 litres neat is about £16.50+vat which can then be waterd down about 1:5
so its pretty economical, i have it in 9 litre pump up sprayers
normally when i clean my car i simply pre spray the wheels with this stuff, and preasure wash it off
takes about 1/2 mins first thing in the morning and this stuff will not damage alloys (although it is not as strong as the evil stuff i spoke earlier about )
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Just make sure you don't spray or brush any of these products on your calipers, as they tend to eat the coating, and if you have standard brakes they'll end up looking grey and unpleasant. Used WW on my '98, and never would again.
Personally, on all my Imprezas since then, I've always taken the time to give my new wheels a coat of Zymol or similar, and then used a clay bar to take off the excess. Doesn't take long, and you get a much better result IMO
Josh
Personally, on all my Imprezas since then, I've always taken the time to give my new wheels a coat of Zymol or similar, and then used a clay bar to take off the excess. Doesn't take long, and you get a much better result IMO
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All you guy's using Wonder Wheels
How do you let the wheels get so covered in brake dust / Then baked on ???
Cleaned once a week there is no build up
Tiny..
How do you let the wheels get so covered in brake dust / Then baked on ???
Cleaned once a week there is no build up
Tiny..
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Originally Posted by tiny01
All you guy's using Wonder Wheels
How do you let the wheels get so covered in brake dust / Then baked on ???
Cleaned once a week there is no build up
Tiny..
How do you let the wheels get so covered in brake dust / Then baked on ???
Cleaned once a week there is no build up
Tiny..
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
brake dust just seems to get THAT bad after a week for me tho...
I Bet it's going to get some stick today !!
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Is it suprising the way you drive ??
I Bet it's going to get some stick today !!
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I Bet it's going to get some stick today !!
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I used to use Wonder Wheels but after the problems I had with it stripping the laquer (and lots of scare stories) I now use the Meguairs Hot Rims. Is really good stuff but don't leave it on too long! Have heard that using a clay bar is also a good idea to get rid of the little blacks spots that don't come off.
Scoobyworld do a Swissol Teflon Kit that I would love to try (£170 though! )
If I do get it though I will let you know what I think.
Scoobyworld do a Swissol Teflon Kit that I would love to try (£170 though! )
If I do get it though I will let you know what I think.
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The best thing to use is Virosol from these people
http://www.jantastic.co.uk/acatalog/...roducts_6.html
Which is what Wax Wizard was selling as his MC10 cleaner.
Mog
http://www.jantastic.co.uk/acatalog/...roducts_6.html
Which is what Wax Wizard was selling as his MC10 cleaner.
Mog
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Used to use wonder wheels on my old car, was recommended by a friend and yeh it is good at its job although all the talk of it damaging the laquer is true. Over time you'll see that gloss finish on the alloys diminish to a flat matt finish.
When i got my subaru, had a look on here for recommendations of alternatives that would not damage the wheels and found that McGuiars was mentioned by many as being good. Gave it a try and its as good, if not better than wonder wheels, without the worry of laquer damage. Can be bought at Halfords, and seems to works better when the wheels have been sparyed with water prior to application.
Definately worth a try IMHO.
When i got my subaru, had a look on here for recommendations of alternatives that would not damage the wheels and found that McGuiars was mentioned by many as being good. Gave it a try and its as good, if not better than wonder wheels, without the worry of laquer damage. Can be bought at Halfords, and seems to works better when the wheels have been sparyed with water prior to application.
Definately worth a try IMHO.
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Originally Posted by tiny01
All you guy's using Wonder Wheels
How do you let the wheels get so covered in brake dust / Then baked on ???
Cleaned once a week there is no build up
Tiny..
How do you let the wheels get so covered in brake dust / Then baked on ???
Cleaned once a week there is no build up
Tiny..
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The Clay bar thingy Is what it say's , A Bit of clay
It's a block like Plastacine
You wash & Dry your car as normal
Then get the clay bar , Need it till it's flat , Spray on the Quick Detailer , To keep the paint surface lubricated , Go all over the car with it ..
Then dry of the detailer with a Terry toweling type cloth
Your paintwork will be as smoove as a Baby's Bum to touch
Great Product
Tiny..
It's a block like Plastacine
You wash & Dry your car as normal
Then get the clay bar , Need it till it's flat , Spray on the Quick Detailer , To keep the paint surface lubricated , Go all over the car with it ..
Then dry of the detailer with a Terry toweling type cloth
Your paintwork will be as smoove as a Baby's Bum to touch
Great Product
Tiny..
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Why lubricate with the detailer mate when soapy water (car bath in warm water) will do the same thing ! Then you can use the instant detailer for other jobs like removing bird crap & the like !
A much cheaper alternative !
A much cheaper alternative !
Originally Posted by tiny01
The Clay bar thingy Is what it say's , A Bit of clay
It's a block like Plastacine
You wash & Dry your car as normal
Then get the clay bar , Need it till it's flat , Spray on the Quick Detailer , To keep the paint surface lubricated , Go all over the car with it ..
Then dry of the detailer with a Terry toweling type cloth
Your paintwork will be as smoove as a Baby's Bum to touch
Great Product
Tiny..
It's a block like Plastacine
You wash & Dry your car as normal
Then get the clay bar , Need it till it's flat , Spray on the Quick Detailer , To keep the paint surface lubricated , Go all over the car with it ..
Then dry of the detailer with a Terry toweling type cloth
Your paintwork will be as smoove as a Baby's Bum to touch
Great Product
Tiny..