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Cleaning Brake Dust from rims

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by dru741, Dec 12, 2019.

  1. Dec 12, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    Ok, so my Tundra wheels have not been cleaned the best over the past year or so due to several reasons. I am having difficulty finding a good product to get all the brake dust off the wheels that has been building up. Tried several different degreasers, wheel cleaners, good ol dawn soap and nothing cuts it. Any suggestions?
     
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    You could try P&S brake buster.
    Also I would try an iron remover like IronX. I like brake buster and IronX mixed together.
    Kenotek makes a bad ass wheels cleaner that will probably do the job but its $$$.
    You could also use brake cleaner but be careful with the wheel finish, especially aftermarket wheels. That would be my last resort.
    Actually kenotek is on sale and this is a great deal https://www.detailedimage.com/Kenotek-M103/Wheel-Cleaner-Ultra-Fallout-Remover-P1692/1000-ml-S1/
     
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    Thanks everyone!
     
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    Brake Buster as mentioned above
     
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    Try Purple Power. Spray bottle, super cheap and watery. but it works. Will need a wheel cleaning brush.

    Or spend a few extra bucks and get Chemical Guys Diablo wheel cleaner. You'll get less cleaner but it is less watery, sticks better and cleans with less scrubbing.

    Got both at Walmart.
     
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    Sounds like you need something 'next level'.....try Griots Garage Heavy Duty Wheel cleaner, which can be had at your local Advance, Autozone or Pep Boys. Chemical Guys Diablo works well on wheels that are not that bad, but lacks the punch to tackle the tough ones. Once you get them clean, consider coating them...soap and water is all you'll need after that
     
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