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Old 06-16-2003, 08:00 AM
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Default Can anyone recommend an excellent wheel cleaner? I have some very stubborn bad hard to reach

break dust/grime on my wheels.
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acid will get it off
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The best way I found to get really deep and pitted brake dust off wheels is... a screwdriver! Just kidding..

I use some P21s gel wheel cleaner, and then rub where I put the wheel cleaner with an old clay bar. It gets out the spots that even Kaboom bathroom cleaner didn't. Try doing a search for Kaboom too, seems pretty strong but still relatively safe.
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Default einszett Wheel Cleaner makes quick work of Audi brake dust.

It is very close to spray on hose off. My dust was a month old when I last cleaned. 95% came off with einszett and a rinse. The other 5% I wiped off with a microfiber towel. No scrubbing for sure.
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Default Meguiar's Hot Rims works well. Use multiple applications for bad areas. Don't

leave it on too long!

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will look into all of these. Accept maybe the acid.
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Where can I get this?
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.detailersparadise.com/_System/_AdvancedStore/ProductList.asp?DeptID=84622003356572%2D1225212614 037&amp;CatID=636320031052181%2D1225212614029">ein szett Wheel Cleaner</a></li></ul>
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Thanks for the link.
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Most wheel cleaners are acid based.
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