cleaning rims / removing brake dust

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Feb 9, 2006 | 09:14 PM

mechatune

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cleaning rims / removing brake dust

hey all. i want to clean my rims, and i want to effectively remove brake dust from them.

what should i use?

i'm thinking maybe simple green, then follow it up w/ car wash soap and water?

Feb 9, 2006 | 09:15 PM

JEFFOS69

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Meguires hot rims works well.

Feb 10, 2006 | 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mechatune

hey all. i want to clean my rims, and i want to effectively remove brake dust from them.

what should i use?

i'm thinking maybe simple green, then follow it up w/ car wash soap and water?

It works, unless you've had the brake dust sitting on the rims for like 4 years. Just use a soft brush for stubborn areas or a rag.