bluenosewrx

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My Alloys are in sh*t state due to brake dust, cannot never get it all off, do you guys have any reccommendations for really good brake dust removal.

Thanks in advance.

Mac

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OEM wheels are pretty much a lost cause tbh. Very hard to refresh the unpainted inner wheel. The exteriors respond well to dilute megs wheel brightener and a thorough washing. Then use an aggressive clay followed by a polish, seal and wax. At least that's what I would do.

Personally I prefer to skip the chemical stage, but if they are really bad often there is no other choice.

bluenosewrx

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Cheers mate they are bad bielieve me!!!!!!!!!!

Mac

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I cleaned up my spare STi8 wheels this weekend, done right they can come up lovely.

Rich @ PB

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Totally agree with the above - OEM Scooby rims can be a total pig to clean fully, due to the roughness of the casting. Meguiars Wheel Brightener is what we use for starters in bad cases, agitated well with brushes and mitts. Clay is pretty much a waste of time on roughly textured inner rim surfaces, so if the Wheel Brightner doesn't fully work then the chances are a refurb will be needed to restore them to as new condition. You'll do better with the faces though, using the acid, then clay and then a sealant.

bluenosewrx

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Much appreciated guys, will get on to it this weekend, although i say that every weekend,lol

Mac

bluenosewrx

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Just ordered some, £21 for 3.7Lt delivered, is that ok???? and do i just use it out the bottle or dilute it slightly.???

Mac

F1 CJE UK

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where from ???? i would dilute it slightly and see how it goes

bluenosewrx

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Well, diluted a bit and applied it twice, rears came up fantastic but fronts are Fuc*ed, Stiilcaked with brake dust, was really impressed how easy the backs and my missus's swift's wheels came up though, That Tub i got will last for about a year or two i reckon,lol

Thanks for all the advice though guys.

Got it from here: Meguiars Car Care | Buy Meguiars Products Online - TheUltimateFinish.co.uk

Mac

scoobyverysoon

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Dont forget once clean seal them with poorboys wheel sealent a few coats then dust can be washed off with soapy water from there on in apply another coat every 4 weeks

bluenosewrx

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For the rears they will be fine, however the fronts will need refurbed at some point now, my own fault really.

prob going to get them done in a dark colour as they will at least look clean with all the brake dust.

Mac