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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Does anyone else have problems getting brake dust off the gold wheels. I have tried Megiuers Hot rims and Autoglims Instant tar remover but still having trouble removing the brake dust. Any suggestions please?
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Try getting hold of a 'clay bar' I think they are sold by Zymol. Bit of elbow grease with one of those will take off all the brake dust without damaging your wheels.

Then make sure you wax your wheels (normal car wax does the job) and it will be easier to clean them next time.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Try WonderWheels by Carplan.

It will shift just about anything including grease/tar etc

Rob
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
Try WonderWheels by Carplan.

It will shift just about anything including grease/tar etc

Rob
i second that great stuff
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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What about trying a steam cleaner first? The rinse it off then use some Muc-Off .

Steve
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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i used some armour all (yeah the dash stuff)the other day with some suprisingly good results!
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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Bought some Carplan WonderWheels last night and some Turtle Wax Wheel wax. Will give a go later. Thanks for the help.
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