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What removes OLD brake dust?
Caked on, been there 10 years, brake dust on the inside of wheels...Any tips?
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Just cleaned up a set of Kinesis rims for the installation of new tires and balancing. Used a couple of SOS pads with great results.
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I used P21S wheel cleaner with a nylon scouring pad. Took a couple of applications but I was happy with the result.
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03-08-2009, 05:31 AM
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Please be careful with my suggested method...
If you have an original factory finish on the wheels you could use acrylic thinners to get the old dust off... Test in on a small area first and if OK go for it. (The finish is usually thinner on the inside of the wheel) But if they have been refinished by either a pro or the previous owner don't even think about using acrylic thinners. 
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I have been pleasantly surprised at how very well the Professional Wheel Cleaner spray from Advance Auto Parts works. It, so far, is the best product I've found out there to clean up brake dust. On stubborn areas, I use a simple wheel brush with this product and the results are excellent. It's fast and very efficient. I'd give it try before scouring, which may be a bit harsh on your wheels' finish.
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I use P21S wheel cleaner--one component of an excellent set of German cleaners, polishes and other auto-car products. I'm sure Pelican carries them.
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Ditto on the P21S. It's very gentle on old finishes. But it's important to be patient, it doesn't all come off immediately.
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Be sure that any harsch cleaner doesn't reach the front finnish; it could leave streaks on paint and anodizing.
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I would remove the wheels so they can be flat and everything doesn't just slide off. P21S in gel form is my preference. Spray on dry so everything is coated at 100% cleaner concentration (water before just dilutes it). And as previously noted by kiwioki a nylon scouring pad for some mechanical action. You may have to repeat a few times. There are faster ways with some harsher chemicals like acrylic thinner but I think this is the best bet if you're concerned with the finish (especially anodized). You didn't mention the finish on the wheels as that has some bearing on how aggressive you can be.
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thanks for the suggestions....the wheels are going to be refinished anyway so I can afford to be brutal. In fact on the front I have to go to 200 grit just to get the brake dust pitting out. These are old BBS style 2 piece wheels.
I like the gel idea...most of the sprays seem to evaporate after a minute or two. Then lots of elbow grease...
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03-08-2009, 03:01 PM
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Wear a mask, brake dust can cause cancer.
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03-08-2009, 06:54 PM
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won't hurt - but that is based on asbestos in brakes, which was outlawed some years ago, maybe decades ago
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