How to lift off brake dust from polished inner barrels

[Neutralfanboy]

Hello

I covered my wheels in 3 layers of Poorboys wheel wax and had the wheels on for about a month. I finally got around to taking them off yesterday to clean them and used some Dodo Juice ph neutral wheel cleaner.

It did an ok job but it's just not doing anything to what remains:



I've sprayed it on a couple of times and just given it a once over with a soft brush so nothing abrasive.

I'm aware of metal polishes like Brasso make but I assume this is for once you've got all the dirt off? Or will it lift the brake dust off as well? I'm not going to work a polisher in if it's not going to lift the dust off.

Thanks.

[kev.skyline]

try iron x

http://www.autopia.org/forum/product-reviews/138190-review-carpro-iron-x.html

[Neutralfanboy]

Thanks that stuff looks really good. I read some reviews on the net and will order a bottle. I'll post up how I get on. Cheers.

[Dudermagee]

paint inner barrels black
problem solved

[1badg35]

paint inner barrels black
problem solved

wow i had no idea black surfaces repelled brake dust... Might have to write that one down.


i hand polish my inner barrels with a small amount of mothers polish every other month and it comes to a mirror every time.

[Dudermagee]

wow i had no idea black surfaces repelled brake dust... Might have to write that one down.


i hand polish my inner barrels with a small amount of mothers polish every other month and it comes to a mirror every time.

see, you learn something new every day

[lilcraigford]

try iron x
http://www.autopia.org/forum/product...ro-iron-x.html

I've had great luck with Iron X. Also, I use to Finish Kare 1000P as a sealant - the stuff kicks ass.

[oldjoysteve]

yeah, i think so, Thanks that stuff looks really good. I read some reviews on the net and will order a bottle. I'll post up how I get on

[Neutralfanboy]

Tried the Iron X. It did ok the first time but I since learned that the wheels should've been dry before putting it on again.

After another attempt I tried claying instead. With some patience it worked really well. The finish is smooth to the touch but discolouration is still present.




I assume it's time for some metal polish now?

[kev.skyline]

yeah, only way to get rid of the last bit would be polish them.

[difeliciantonio]

easy off oven cleaner destroys any brake dust residue. I always use it before i split wheels normally. this lemon smellin cleaner with a nylon scrubbing brush crazy cleans with very little effort. spray....30 secs....scrub....hose off...clean

i wouldn't recommend getting on painted surfaces, i havent seen it do any damage but i still woulnt get it on the paint

[xBDIRTY]

Give Killerwaxx metal polish a try. I use all of their products and they are AMAZING. I'll be using it when my wheels are done being built. Mine will have polished inner barrels as well. Here is a link to their facebook and a few of the distributors. I think a 16oz bottle is around $20

https://www.facebook.com/pages/KillerWaxx-Company/151487078300593?sk=photos_stream

https://www.facebook.com/pages/KillerWaxx-Las-Vegas/358487137510821?ref=ts&fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/StarkIndustries01?fref=ts