ag

I haven't cleaned my rims in a while, and they have a fair amount of brake dust. Given their condition, just wiping the rims won't clean them. What can I use to make my rims shiny again?

Hydra

use wheel cleaner, its stuff in a spray bottle u get at pep boys, just go and ask the guy there

RickM

<p>Rick
99.5 A4 1.8TQMS silver/onyx
97 A6Q Wagon black/taupe
<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/forum/m/a4/msgs/259641.phtml">Brake Dust Discussion</a></li></ul>

Seth (UBER A4)

<p>00 Avant,1.8TQMS,Conv.,Bose,Hib. Red/Onyx,APR,Weathertech Mats f/r/t. K&N, Debadged, Clear Corner Mod, Borla Exhaust Pending.

MiniMadMan

<p>Johnny A.

Seth (UBER A4)

Actually, sitting here at work, I don't. But I do remember studying the thing pretty carefully b/c I recall using one of the many "wheel" cleaners I have in the garage which gave all kinds of warnings about proper disposal, ingestion etc. and how I was careful to keep the dog from drinking the running water as she is likely to do. Simple green does not have nearly the kind of disclosures, it even says, I think, that it is non-toxic. And you know, it does a pretty good job on just about anything I have used it on.<p>00 Avant,1.8TQMS,Conv.,Bose,Hib. Red/Onyx,APR,Weathertech Mats f/r/t. K&N, Debadged, Clear Corner Mod, Borla Exhaust Pending.

pigs

I've read that Simple Green attacks the adhesive on the wheel weights ...

myke050

If A4 owners don't clean our brake dust off every so often, the residue of brake fluid (which he says is the heart and soul of brake dust) on our nice alloy wheels will damage the wheels if left on them for too long.

MiniMadMan

<p>Johnny A.

Kyle Bailey

The owner's manual says that brake dust is corrosive, but I don't think it's because of brake fluid. The dust is simply the pad material. That's why a number of owners have changed to Mintex pads.

I think the owner's manual even recommends coating the wheels with vaseline to protect against corrosion. Can you imagine the mess that would make?

Kyle