Wheel cleaner advice needed.

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Apr 10, 2007 | 01:19 PM

Shameless in Chicago

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Wheel cleaner advice needed.

Yeah, I searched the usual forums. So I have a set of wheels that won't come clean due to track pad dust and neglect by the previous owners. I have used all of the usual brands including P21S and none of them do much. I have used cleaner wax, scotchbrite pads, a polishing ball on the end of a drill, etc. The crap is still there, especially in the corners of the SL design. The crap doesn't bother me too much since the wheels were bought to track, not to go to cruise nights. That said, I leave the track tires on much of the time.

Am not looking for a nice gentle cleaner. I want to know what race teams use to take the brake dust off of their big BBS forged wheels. What's the most burly product out there? What is the most acidic? What can I spray on, brush, and then hose off right away. Then tell me who sells it. Please and thanks.

Apr 10, 2007 | 01:54 PM

2blueturbos

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Try clay bar..

Also check the Auto detailing forum for some ideas on a more acidic cleaner.

Apr 10, 2007 | 01:55 PM

Shard7

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Have you tried using a clay bar on them?

Depends on exactly what's on them, but clay is great for removing those little specks of brake dust and crud that get stuck on wheels.

Apr 10, 2007 | 01:57 PM

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!?!?

Crap, am I the only one left w/ dirty wheels (and car)?<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/lrqc/msgs/101028.phtml">Help, here</a></li></ul>

Apr 10, 2007 | 02:07 PM

Shameless in Chicago

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LOL. They have grown tired of my sarcastic tone. But seriously,

I'm not interested in advice on very expensive yet gentile products that Madge would put her seal of approval on. I'm looking for the miracle cure. I want lighting in a bottle. I want to spray it on and watch that **** magically disappear. I could clay bar them, but I'm a man of limited time and motivation.

Apr 10, 2007 | 02:20 PM

Mike@PNS

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I use Nu Look car wash on Lemont Road. There is a short guy with spiky hair that does a good job.

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:07 PM

gription

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Sandblast and re-paint.

But seriously, if I can remember it we use an industrial cleaner at work that is pretty impressive. IIRC it's the same stuff as "whitewall tire cleaner", but not diluted. It may take off the paint and will probably take off your skin if you're not careful.

Are you brave enough and do you accept the possible adverse consequences?

Otherwise - try Castrol wheel cleaner. I haven't seen it around in awhile, but it was the best at removing brake dust.