Removing grime from alloys?

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Mar 4, 2012 | 09:39 PM

Francey89

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Removing grime from alloys?

Hi all,

Im trying to remove really bad brake dust and tar from my wheels but not sure what to use?

I tried petrol but didnt move it

any ideas appreciated

Mar 4, 2012 | 10:01 PM

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G101 and a bristle brush will remove the brakedust...and some Tardis for the tar.

Mar 4, 2012 | 10:41 PM

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Car pro IronX for the baked on brake dust and/or a clay bar.

Tardis tar & glue remover for the tar spots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8XN2...eature=related

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Mar 5, 2012 | 05:58 AM

RichieST

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tardis is great stuff!

Mar 5, 2012 | 06:29 AM

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As said tardis is awesome, def beats autoglym tar remover

Mar 5, 2012 | 07:32 AM

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Mar 5, 2012 | 10:04 PM

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IronX is your friend in this scenario - Tardis will only remove tar, not brake dusting pitting which is what you are seeing.

IronX in action:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6786425618/http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6786425618/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/, on Flickr