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Old 09 August 2008, 08:40 PM
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Default Removing REALLY stubborn brake dust from alloys.

After fitting Carbone Lorraine brake pads,i'm suffering from heavy brake dust build up on my alloys.

I bought some Menzerna 7.5 wheel cleaner which removed some of the dust but left alot behind.

I then bought some Meguiars wheel brightener which I tried today,it removed almost all of the built up brake dust but there is still a few little spots stuck to the wheel.

What else can I try that will remove these really stubborn spots ?
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A aggressive clay bar should sort it out
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Originally Posted by K18LLR
A aggressive clay bar should sort it out
Ok,i'll have to try that next then. Cheers mate
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hi there,
I polish my alloys and the brake dust doesn't stick that heavy on my wheels.
Prevention is better than any running after

cheers
Nico

Alternative: brake with your handbrake xD tyre dust/tracks on streets doesn't stress you, does it?

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Originally Posted by n8i
hi there,
I polish my alloys and the brake dust doesn't stick that heavy on my wheels.
Prevention is better than any running after

cheers
Nico

Alternative: brake with your handbrake xD tyre dust/tracks on streets doesn't stress you, does it?
I applied some Poorboys wheel sealant after cleaning them,should have done that a long time ago me thinks
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yep that stuff really works well. just use normal soap now to clean my wheels the dirt comes off no prob
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try a good wheel cleaner such as the menz 7.5 or i use megs super degreaser. then follow up with autosmart tardis to remove any tar. after this as said above give them a going over with a claybar. just done use it on your paint again afterwards.

once all clean, seal them up with the poorboys wheels sealant. apply 3-4 thin layers over the course of a couple of hours and then follow up with a layer every time you wash the car.
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