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blackcav04 · 07-27-2005, 11:47 AM

I was out cleaning the car and i spend FOREVER trying to get the wheels clean again and they still arent clean. can anybody recommend something that will get this brake dust off.

SilverTurboRidin · 07-27-2005, 11:48 AM

Elbow grease?

Try megiuars wheel cleaner.

20th1519 · 07-27-2005, 11:51 AM

It depends on what material your wheel is made from. Is it painted, chromed, clear coated alloys? Soap and water is the best thing to use. If you have to go and buy a wheel cleaner at pepboys that is safe for the finish on your wheels. Dont get the wrong stuff as it can stain or strip the bare finish as well as the paint or clear. Hope this helps.

SilverTurboRidin · 07-27-2005, 11:54 AM

Dont get a degreaser.

blackcav04 · 07-27-2005, 12:14 PM

oh yeah btw there crome. i've been using a ton of elbow greese but it doesn wanna come out.

LSHatch · 07-27-2005, 12:23 PM

Paint them black, you don't have to worry anymore.

Other than really scrubbing, I don't touch any wheel cleaners.

Aaron · 07-27-2005, 12:26 PM

Brillo pad if its not mirrored chrome.

SilverTurboRidin · 07-27-2005, 12:27 PM

Well i do use Bluemagic wheel polish....brings out the chrome soo much better.

SexyDSM95 · 07-27-2005, 12:35 PM

I have been told that BMW's have the best wheel cleaner around. BMW's are known for really bad brake dust. I haven't had the chance to go out to the dealership to get some, but this is what I am told. I have grime on my wheels that I want off, unfortunatley I would be scrubbing for hours.

turbotool · 07-27-2005, 06:16 PM

I use wheel acid. It is the strongest stuff you can use to clean your wheels. It especially brings chrome up real nice. I'm thinking you probably can't find it in any stores but if you want you could stop by or I could sell you a bottle.

SexyDSM95 · 07-27-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GregfromGC

I use wheel acid. It is the strongest stuff you can use to clean your wheels. It especially brings chrome up real nice. I'm thinking you probably can't find it in any stores but if you want you could stop by or I could sell you a bottle.

I would gladly pick some up from you, where are you located? My wheels are gunmetal, would that stuff melt it off..or would I have some time to rinse it off real quick?

SilverTurboRidin · 07-27-2005, 06:29 PM

Probably have to dilute it

03tarmacblack · 07-27-2005, 07:03 PM

yea my friend used to get me that acid stuff from his delearship, its real strong you have to dilute it. I stopped using it after it burned the **** out of my hands and eyes. Now I use turtle wax wheel cleaner, it works magic. It used to take me about 15/20 min a wheel to get them nice by hand.

FeeJ · 07-27-2005, 09:47 PM

I just got 4 junkyard steelies, go power washing out the brake dust!

but some elbow grease and soapy water wouldve worked well too

turbotool · 07-28-2005, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregfromGC

I use wheel acid. It is the strongest stuff you can use to clean your wheels. It especially brings chrome up real nice. I'm thinking you probably can't find it in any stores but if you want you could stop by or I could sell you a bottle.

I would gladly pick some up from you, where are you located? My wheels are gunmetal, would that stuff melt it off..or would I have some time to rinse it off real quick?

It wouldn't melt it off, but I wouldn't use it everytime I cleaned my wheels. And they must be cooled down. I'm located in Levittown. You can pm me anytime you want to pick some up.

SilverTurboRidin · 07-28-2005, 05:51 PM

yo can we meet up so i can try this stuff greg?

turbotool · 07-28-2005, 06:34 PM

Yeah, thats no problem. Let me know what day is good for you.

capaGC8 · 07-29-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

I have been told that BMW's have the best wheel cleaner around. BMW's are known for really bad brake dust. I haven't had the chance to go out to the dealership to get some, but this is what I am told. I have grime on my wheels that I want off, unfortunatley I would be scrubbing for hours.

no doubt - P21S is the type of wheel cleaner they bottle as their own... cheaper on the web though

07-27-2005, 11:47 AM	#1
blackcav04 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Member #472 iTrader: (0)	wheel cleaning I was out cleaning the car and i spend FOREVER trying to get the wheels clean again and they still arent clean. can anybody recommend something that will get this brake dust off. __________________ 89 Honda Crx Si(cut in half) 94 Civic hatchback(Sold) 94 Acura Integra Rs(sold) 04 Chevrolet Cavalier(Sold) 94 civic Hatchback(DD)

07-27-2005, 11:48 AM	#2
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Elbow grease? Try megiuars wheel cleaner. __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2005, 11:51 AM	#3
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	It depends on what material your wheel is made from. Is it painted, chromed, clear coated alloys? Soap and water is the best thing to use. If you have to go and buy a wheel cleaner at pepboys that is safe for the finish on your wheels. Dont get the wrong stuff as it can stain or strip the bare finish as well as the paint or clear. Hope this helps. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

07-27-2005, 11:54 AM	#4
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Dont get a degreaser. __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2005, 12:14 PM	#5
blackcav04 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Member #472 iTrader: (0)	oh yeah btw there crome. i've been using a ton of elbow greese but it doesn wanna come out. __________________ 89 Honda Crx Si(cut in half) 94 Civic hatchback(Sold) 94 Acura Integra Rs(sold) 04 Chevrolet Cavalier(Sold) 94 civic Hatchback(DD)

07-27-2005, 12:23 PM	#6
LSHatch Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sin City Member #260 My Ride: G3Fizzle iTrader: (0)	Paint them black, you don't have to worry anymore. Other than really scrubbing, I don't touch any wheel cleaners. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2005, 12:26 PM	#7
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	Brillo pad if its not mirrored chrome. __________________ Grape Kool-Aid.

07-27-2005, 12:27 PM	#8
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Well i do use Bluemagic wheel polish....brings out the chrome soo much better. __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2005, 12:35 PM	#9
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	I have been told that BMW's have the best wheel cleaner around. BMW's are known for really bad brake dust. I haven't had the chance to go out to the dealership to get some, but this is what I am told. I have grime on my wheels that I want off, unfortunatley I would be scrubbing for hours.

07-27-2005, 06:29 PM	#12
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Probably have to dilute it __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2005, 07:03 PM	#13
03tarmacblack Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton - Phila. Member #219 iTrader: (0)	yea my friend used to get me that acid stuff from his delearship, its real strong you have to dilute it. I stopped using it after it burned the **** out of my hands and eyes. Now I use turtle wax wheel cleaner, it works magic. It used to take me about 15/20 min a wheel to get them nice by hand. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2005, 09:47 PM	#14
FeeJ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: E-Town/P-Dam Member #575 iTrader: (0)	I just got 4 junkyard steelies, go power washing out the brake dust! but some elbow grease and soapy water wouldve worked well too

07-28-2005, 05:51 PM	#16
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	yo can we meet up so i can try this stuff greg? __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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