I recently bought some wheels that have some baked on brake dust. The other day i got at it with a microfiber and some car soap and couldnt make a dent in the brake dust. What product out there is safe enough for the clear, but will cut through this stuff? Should i mess with citrus cleaners? im lost. TIA
Detail Addict....where u at?
Re: Remove baked on brake dust, but clear coat safe?
Clay bar didnt even cross my mind, good thinking. Detail Addict, what do you think about simple green? I only ask because i have a gallon in my garage.
Re: Remove baked on brake dust, but clear coat safe?
I say go with the clay... acid-based cleaner if clay doesn't work. Some jobs with delicate wheels, you can't use acid cleaners so after washing, its clay and a 2 stage hand polish and sealant on the wheel.
On clear-coated wheels, acid cleaners do wonders - just remember to wax/seal after you are done - it will strip any protective layers you have on the wheel.
Re: Remove baked on brake dust, but clear coat safe?
Well, if you are looking for something you can pick up in stores, I don't know what you can find... most of the stuff there is pretty tame for normal consumer use.
If you get it online, Mequiar's wheel brightener is very good - remember to dilute with water because 1:1 strength is pretty strong. P21S Gel is good for wheels too. Very gentle but requires you to do some serious scrubbing.