I just picked up a 99 RR with serious baked on brake dust. Anyone have any tips on removing the dust. I've cleaned and scrubbed with wheel cleaner, and simple green with only mediocre results. I've read phosphoric acid, or oven cleaner. But I'm looking for someone who actually had a good result. I don't think this guy ever cleaned these wheels. Don't worry (Mike) I'm going over all service issues as well.
thanks, Vic

 

Did you try brake cleaner?

 

Be careful with the brake cleaner. There is an acidic wheel cleaner you need to use. I can't remember what it is called, but it is in a spray bottle. It specifically says it's for aluminum rwheels. I used it and it was extremely good at removing brake dust. I wouldn't use any carb / brake cleaner because it may eat the clear coat.

 

No not yet, I wasn't sure if that would work. Have you?

 

I haven't been on the forum for a while so I'm changing my Mike to Spike

 

I find bleach white works GREAT, better than anything, just dont breath it in.

However after cleaning my rims thoroughly, the rims always have a dry look to them.

Doesn't bother me because Im painting them black when I get bigger tires.

 

Brake cleaner should make fast work of it. I would clean the wheels with them off the truck though. All the precautions with working with brake cleaner apply.

 

And why is that?

Buy a tapered Mothers ball and some of their liquid metal polish, this will clean and polish the wheels then wax them to keep the dust from sticking.

 

I've had good luck with polishing compounds (not rubbing). It got stuff off that no chemical or cleaner would have.

 

If there are any local professional detailers, ask them. There is a product called "Buster". This stuff is unreal. Spray it on, let is soak for 10 minutes then spray it off. With heavy deposits a power washers does the job.

Get the stuff from the pros...