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Old 03-19-2009, 08:24 PM
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stupid brake dust

no matter how hard i scrub my gold lace rims on my trans am the brake dust won't come off completely. i've tried regular wheel cleaner like mothers, and that didn't work at all. now i spend almost a hours scrubbing the wheels by hand and it still all dosen't come off. has anyone used anything that strips the stuff right off. i'm getting lazy and don't want to scrub anymore.lol any ideas would be great
Old 03-19-2009, 08:26 PM
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Re: stupid brake dust

i had it on my rims to.. i used a carpet cleaner lol it worked for me i think the stuff was called tuff.... something i forgot :S but it worked but i think it decolored my rimes abit or just cleaned them better :S


tuff stuff i think it was called im not sure...
Old 03-19-2009, 08:58 PM
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Re: stupid brake dust

P21s wheel gel.

Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, agitate it with a brush, let it sit for a few more minutes and rinse.
Old 03-20-2009, 12:29 AM
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Re: stupid brake dust

what about that engine brite cleaner. if it can get all that grime and stuff out of the engine bay could it work on the wheels safely. anyone try it
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Re: stupid brake dust

super clean. don't dilute it. believe me, it works. just don't let it sit for too long.
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Re: stupid brake dust

You could try a little rubbing compund or one of the cleaners others have suggested.
When you finally do get it off wax your wheels.They will stay clean longer and they will be easier to clean next time.Good luck!
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Re: stupid brake dust

Rubbing compound may work but I wouldn't use it because it might scratch your finish. The brake dust might be burned into the rims. If that is the case it might never come off.
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