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lovinmescoob 21 January 2010 02:12 PM

Brake Dust??
 
My wheels have some drake dust marks/pitting in the corners, what I would like to no is it possible to "clay" at least some of the marks out and if so what "clay bar" would people recommend.:thumb:

It's no where near bad enough to need a re-ferb of the wheels yet.

Thanks for any help:)

johnson12 21 January 2010 08:12 PM

Autosmart tartis will bring the wheels back to like new.

Rich @ PB 22 January 2010 08:51 PM

Yes, you can use clay, but before you do so please note that we would suggest the following 3 stage process for a comprehensive clean...

1. Brake dust removal using a safe wheel acid and wheel brushes/MF wash mitts; Gloss It Signature Wheel Gel is ideal, see here for details...

Gloss It Signature Wheel Gel | Gloss It Car Care & Detailing Products

2. Tar spot removal using a tar & glue remover; Autosmart Tardis is ideal, see here for details...

Autosmart Tardis | Autosmart Car Care & Detailing Products

3. Stubborn brake dust spot removal using an aggressive clay bar and suitable lubricant; Meguiar's Aggressive Detailing Clay is ideal, see here for details (and lubricant advice)...

Meguiar's Aggressive Detailing Clay | Meguiar's Car Care & Detailing Products

Also, you may wish to read this free comprehensive illustrated guide to wheel cleaning...

Car Care Advice | Caring For Wheels And Tyres

I hope that helps!

:thumb:

lovinmescoob 23 January 2010 09:30 AM

Thanks for the advice it's greatly appreciated, looks like the weekends going to be busy ;).You mention "Meguiar's Aggressive Detailing Clay" I've used Meguiars shampoo's and polishes/waxes before and found them to be excellent for the enthusiast as for the Clay bar would you recommend using Meguiars Lubricant with it or some other product?

I've read many of your guides and the details you've done:luvlove: and can honestly say how informative and helpful they are:thumb:, keep up the good work and if only I lived closer:notworthy

Once again many thanks:thumb::thumb::thumb:

greatgonzo 23 January 2010 01:29 PM

Yeah Meguiars Lubricant is fine but tbh any type will be OK just don't let the wheels dry, use plenty of it a you wont go wrong :thumb:

lovinmescoob 23 January 2010 09:56 PM

Thanks fella for that

V4JDMSTi 25 January 2010 02:40 PM

After the Claying I'd follow up with some Dodo Lime Prime / Lite or Werkstatt Prime before sealing them with some Poorboys wheel sealent. :thumb:

Rich @ PB 27 January 2010 09:48 AM

You're very welcome, and as above, any of the Meguiar's quick detailers are fine as clay lubricants, and do remember to seal the rims afterwards as Matt kindly pointed out. :thumb:


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