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sonicbimmer19 · 07-06-2012, 02:25 PM

Hi guys,
I used to only wash the face of the wheels but yesterday, I tried washing the inside of the wheels and it was tough and I could not get all off the wheel..
What products and how do you clean brake dust that's been settled for a very long time?
thanks!
ps I just used Meguiar's wash and wax on the wheels haha. I'll purchase and try Sonax full effect.

bmw1racer · 07-06-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sonicbimmer19

What products and how do you clean brake dust that's been settled for a very long time?

I would think you'd just use your normal wheel cleaner and work it in with a nylon-bristled brush...

TOGWT · 07-07-2012, 04:10 AM

For sintered (baked on) brake dust that's been on the surface for some time I'd use IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner and a brush to agitate the chemicals

In-depth article: “Wheel Surface cleaning”- http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

gibbo21 · 07-12-2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TOGWT

For sintered (baked on) brake dust that's been on the surface for some time I'd use IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner and a brush to agitate the chemicals

In-depth article: “Wheel Surface cleaning”- http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

Ian///M · 07-12-2012, 07:25 AM

Get a Daytona Wheel brush... best thing I have bought for years

PA135i · 07-15-2012, 02:35 PM

I just bought the BMW wheel brush kit. Very nice and high quality item. I tried the BMW wheel cleaner which is great. But, weekly I use Griots wheel cleaner. I buy by the gallon and always have it ready for my weekly mini detail.
After Winter I use Griots paint sealant on the wheels. Makes for easier cleanup and lasts for several months.

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sonicbimmer19 Lieutenant Drives: E88/F10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	detailing wheels Hi guys, I used to only wash the face of the wheels but yesterday, I tried washing the inside of the wheels and it was tough and I could not get all off the wheel.. What products and how do you clean brake dust that's been settled for a very long time? thanks! ps I just used Meguiar's wash and wax on the wheels haha. I'll purchase and try Sonax full effect.
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07-07-2012, 04:10 AM	#3
TOGWT Captain Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	For sintered (baked on) brake dust that's been on the surface for some time I'd use IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner and a brush to agitate the chemicals In-depth article: “Wheel Surface cleaning”- http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

07-12-2012, 07:25 AM	#5
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,519 iTrader: (0)	Get a Daytona Wheel brush... best thing I have bought for years

07-15-2012, 02:35 PM	#6
PA135i Major Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,051 iTrader: (0)	I just bought the BMW wheel brush kit. Very nice and high quality item. I tried the BMW wheel cleaner which is great. But, weekly I use Griots wheel cleaner. I buy by the gallon and always have it ready for my weekly mini detail. After Winter I use Griots paint sealant on the wheels. Makes for easier cleanup and lasts for several months.