A4Driver

Yesterday was the first warm day we've had around here for ages, so I decided to give my car a good hand washing. I had cleaned my rims about once a week all throughout the winter, so I was surprised to find some really baked-on brake dust, especially on the front rims.

When soap and water wouldn't remove the stuff, I tried some cleaner wax. It got rid of about 90 percent of the grit, but there's still some left.

Is there any product I could use to remove the brake dust but not damage the paint finish of my rims? Thanks.
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NewtsA4

I have had good results with Meguair's all wheel cleaner.

uberwgn

I find an old tooth brush is a great tool for dealing with stuff on wheels. Weekly care with a proper wheel cleaner is the only way I know of to keep your wheels looking new for years.

A4Driver

Great tip, thanks!

Audirings4

This stuff will last you years.
It needs to be diluted.

<img src=http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/meguiars-wheel-brightener-lg.jpg>

uberwgn

Make sure you read and are familiar with the health concerns related to that product (ABF).

S5nirvana

Some caution on ABF:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ghtener-2.html


Probably okay if used properly but you don't want to drink the stuff!

Audirings4

^Wow!!

I've been using this stuff for about 4 years and never had an issue.

Who drinks wheel cleaner? lol

VivAvant

Once the wheels are clean, do you guys recommend any kind of wheel wax or sealant to help prevent brake dust build up?

uberwgn

Avant, you can, but drive the car a bit and you should witness almost no accumulation. They've recently changed pad formulation and there appears to be almost no dust on these newest cars, at least the basic B8 cars.