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Old 13-09-2008, 03:38 PM
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Default Baked on brake dust

Whats best to remove it with? ive got some decent wheel cleaning stuff but only a wheel brush to apply with and i cant get enough pressure to remove the baked on stuff, and i cant use something like wire wool because that will scratch the rims.

Whats best to use?

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I use Wonder Wheels with a soft brush. Work it in with the brush, leave for a few minutes and hose off, then quick wipe with a rag.

Really baked stuff might need a second treatment.
Old 13-09-2008, 03:42 PM
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Ive got some chemical guys blue rim cleaner, its good but its very concentrated though and when i had my old car i ruined 2 inches of the rim because it stripped the silver off the rim and that was with diluting it aswell.
So im abit scared to put any on my bmw rims
Old 13-09-2008, 03:56 PM
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Bilberry Safe wheel cleaner from valet pro is very good. Even when diluted 10:1 and worked in with a decent brush will shift most of the brake dust. Smells fairly good too.

You can get it from here:
http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/W...+Wheel+Cleaner
Old 13-09-2008, 05:23 PM
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I use auto glym engine/machine cleaner
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Usally use Cilit Bang.
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meguires alloy wheel cleaner does the trick, i used halfords chrome wheel cleaner today and i found it great.......
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wonder wheels for the real dirty stuff! dont get in on your clothes tho lol turned my good green hoody purple when i slashed it haha
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