Brake Dust Removal

[MattyH16v]

Hi, I had my willy wheels re-furbed a while ago and I originally used 1 x coat of EGP and 1x coat of Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax before I put them of the car. I tend to wash them once a week maybe once every 2 weeks, but I took them off this weekend to re-apply the wax etc and still found it substantully difficult to remove the brake dust. I used SRP and also the Intensive Tar Remover but it was still hard work. Also used some Collinite Super Double Coat Auto Wax No. 476s this time after the other 2 products listed above. I know someone will say that I should have waxed them more often, but what would people recommend to remove very stubborn brake dust that won't strip the laquer and shine of the wheels? Bit gutted there pitted now.:dapprove:

 

[Rich]

I would try some Clay, Meguiars All Purpose cleaner or Autoglym Engine and Machine cleaner on the stubborn areas before you think about anything acid based.

 

[MattyH16v]

I would try some Clay, Meguiars All Purpose cleaner or Autoglym Engine and Machine cleaner on the stubborn areas before you think about anything acid based.

Thanks Rich. In the long run I've been looking at Bilberry Safe Wheel Cleaner and P21S Wheel Cleaner.

 

[len_beach]

Fairy Power spray would do it but it's not exactly mild.

 

[Ali]

diluted APC.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Fairy power spray for me as well . I use it alot on mine .

 

[len_beach]

Fairy power spray for me as well . I use it alot on mine .

I swear by the stuff. I even introduced my mother to the concept of using it on her oven, silly bint.

I heard a rumour that excessive use of acidic cleaners, Wonder Wheels and so forth and possibly FPS can actually cause your wheels to go porous?!

 

[MattyH16v]

Thought I'd order some Bilberry Safe Wheel Clener, seems good value for money
http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Cleaners/Bilberry+Safe+wheel+Cleaner

Will these types of non acidic/aggressive cleaner remove minor pitting in the laquer?

 

[Rich]

If the Laquer is actually pitted nothing bar a wet sand and polish will sort it.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

If your lacquer is " pitted " as you call it , then no cleaner will remove that as the lacquer is physically damaged . You sure it's pitted and not particles of brake dust bonded to the wheel ?

 

[MattyH16v]

If your lacquer is " pitted " as you call it , then no cleaner will remove that as the lacquer is physically damaged . You sure it's pitted and not particles of brake dust bonded to the wheel ?

I think your right there mate...it could be just where the particles were so hot the've bonded themselves to the Laquer. I really regret buying some DS2500 Race pads now...there s**t hot when there up to temp...but they give off soooo musch dust it's unreal....I cleaned and sealed my wheels on Sun and by Mon night they were caked in the stuff again! Just praying there not pitted then.....:banghead: I'm gonna switch back to OE pads I think and thta should help.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

You could try a clay bar . Or failing that wet sand ( 1500 grit ) and polish as rich says . My wheels have been srp'd , egp'd , waxed and the dust still sticks . If you drive your car enough , no matter what protection you give the wheels brake dust is hot and will stick to the wheels , they just aid the removal of the dust but won't offer a physical barrier imo .

Ebc greenstuff pads throw off very little . I've not used them on the Clio but i always used them on my Pug and was very impressed .

 

[MattyH16v]

K...cheers for help lads. Definately think going back to OE Pads will help. Here the wheels anyway....after they were re-furbed...

 

[Ali]

^Spanking!

 

[Marky_]

So nice...

 

[Fred@BTM]

are the painted or powedercoated???

 

[Batman]

as i learnt a long time ago after getting a tip from someone ^^

FAIRY POWER SPRAY

 

[Fred@BTM]

and guess who came up with that idea?

 

[Batman]

and guess who came up with that idea?

and who do you think i was reffering to? :evil: lol

i can remember the day you posted it and i was like "going to tescos" sure does work a treat though even on my gloss black pro races

 

[Fred@BTM]

it does something weird to un laquered powdercoat, and it disolves unlaquered paint

 

[Batman]

it does something weird to un laquered powdercoat, and it disolves unlaquered paint

i think its generally anything unlaquered but most cleaners will do that as will rain and the rest of it, laquer is good

 

[MattyH16v]

are the painted or powedercoated???

Power primed for durabilty, then I supplied the correct Akzo Nobel paint which I had mixed especially to meet the original colour match. The original wheels where electrostatically painted, so it's very thin and chips/corrodes easily. The process I had done should see them good for a few year!