Removing brake dust... which product?

[trackdemon]

Had my wheels removed last year, after a few runs they've acquired some brake dust marks despite cleaning - I suppose the hot particles make them stick to wheel lacquer a bit more than regular muck! Can anyone recommend a decent product to soak the wheels in to remove the stuff?

[PJ S]

Depending on how bad it is, anything from Dodo Juice Mellow Yellow to Wonder Wheels may be required.
If you need to use WW, only do 1/3 of a wheel before rinsing, and doing the next 1/3rd.

[mneame]

Steve,

Pop round to mine with Aaron at the weekend (you're welcome on your own too, shout if you want the addy). I've got various cleaners and once clean we can seal them up to help keep them cleaner for longer.

Matt.

[French Carnut]

Use a claybar, should remove it. Then seal the wheels with a good few coats of Poorboys wheel sealant.

You should see an improvement, next time around.

[trackdemon]

mneame said:

Steve,

Pop round to mine with Aaron at the weekend (you're welcome on your own too, shout if you want the addy). I've got various cleaners and once clean we can seal them up to help keep them cleaner for longer.

Matt.

Completely forgot what you do for a living mate! You might be able to help out with some scratches & things too, but wheels are the really annoying bit at the moment. This w/e difficult as g/f's parents are in town, any weekday evening's possible for you?

[rsv gone!]

http://www.holtsauto.com/products/print_view/repai...

[mneame]

trackdemon said:

Completely forgot what you do for a living mate! You might be able to help out with some scratches & things too, but wheels are the really annoying bit at the moment. This w/e difficult as g/f's parents are in town, any weekday evening's possible for you?

No longer detailing for a living but keeping my hand in. The Mrs got made redundant and I needed to have a definite income so I shut it down.

No problem to take a look one evening. Only thing is I'm getting home about half 7 at the moment. Could you drop the wheels round and I'll clean them up and run them back for you when they're done? Or would it be a one off at a time job?

[trackdemon]

Can't drop em round as they are on the car They don't need much, just a quick once over with a professional product rather than the basic crap I've got so wasn't looking for a full detail job, just a proper clean for a beer - otherwise I may as well buy the right stuff myself

[belleair302]

Bilberry is the best product out there....no argument. Then clay the wheels before a second wash and a couple of coats of a specialist wax or sealant.

[mneame]

trackdemon said:

Can't drop em round as they are on the car They don't need much, just a quick once over with a professional product rather than the basic crap I've got so wasn't looking for a full detail job, just a proper clean for a beer - otherwise I may as well buy the right stuff myself

Ah for some reason I thought you had a spare set lol. Want to pop round one night then for a quick go over?

[trackdemon]

mneame said:

Ah for some reason I thought you had a spare set lol. Want to pop round one night then for a quick go over?

Sounds a plan! How is tomorrow, name your time....

[mneame]

trackdemon said:

Sounds a plan! How is tomorrow, name your time....

about 7:15?

[trackdemon]

mneame said:

about 7:15?

Plan! Can you PM your address...

[mneame]

trackdemon said:

Plan! Can you PM your address...

Done See you later.

[mneame]

Just to go a full turn of the wheel (pun intended ) the bulk of the deposits were metal deposits and Iron Cut got 99% of it out with a single application.

Good to see you again Steve.

[trackdemon]

Yeah big thanks to you mate, I owe you a Amazing how quickly they come back to pristine by simply applying the right product.

[bmthnick1981]

I find Megs wheel brightener to be very good, but have not ever tried Bilberry and lots of people seem to rate that. I use Poorboys wheel sealant on the wheels after and sometimes also a coat of wax.

[sospan]

I use bilberry on my stainless wires. Works great.
Wash wheels first then spray on bilberry and agitate with a brush. Rinse off. Apply Dodo sealant.
They are pretty new so no need for polishing yet!
Tyre dressing then adds that little extra to compliment.