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Old Nov 5, 2008, 04:30 PM
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Baked brake dust won't come off! HELP

I have some brake dust on the inside corners of my rims that won't come off. I have tried using some of the chemical products but they didn't do the full job. Anyone have any tips or suggestions... Thanks!
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I have some brake dust on the inside corners of my rims that won't come off. I have tried using some of the chemical products but they didn't do the full job. Anyone have any tips or suggestions... Thanks!
Ever try using a pressure washer? They are pretty good at removing brake dust.
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I use a lot of car wash detergent and elbow grease for those obstinate stains
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i have always wonder this question too????
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i had some big chunks of brake dust or something on the lip of my wheel. i used some tar remover and a dremel with a little cotton buffing wheel on low speed to get it off. i dunno if thats the safest, but it took it right off with no other effects.
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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
Ever try using a pressure washer? They are pretty good at removing brake dust.
I have one but never thought about using it, I will give it a shot. As far as elbow grease I have done it already. The previous owner must have let it sit there for months and now its really f#4%ed up!
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WD40, Brake cleaner and a rag..
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Magic eraser. Works every time. Just be careful with this, and the other recommendations. If you use them regularly, they will destroy the finish on your rims.
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Clay bar or rubbing compound. try the clay bar, safe and almost always works.
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+1 on the clay bar and some cleaners/degreasers, works well in most cases
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Okay wd-40, magic eraser, clay bar, compound, pressure washer, ky jelly, monistat 7! LOL thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!
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Depending on how much is there you'll be going through a lot of clay bars, but if your going to try that route go with a clay magic clay bar. It's the cheapest and one of the best OTC clay bars I've found. Also a good wheel brush can be a life saver. Check out detailersdomain.com. He's a vendor here and we actually get a 10% off every sale by entering the promo code "evom" at check out. If you don't find anything there try autogeek.net too.
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clean your wheels more often..
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Now i can try this on mine.. Think im gonna start with the KY first hopefully it gets it nice and loose for my penetration.. haha


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