What do you guys use to clean this off, I have tried the Clean wheels and the Anti brake dust wax but it still sticks like Sh!t to a blanket.
Anybody got any other good tips for cleaning my wheels.
Flack.
5th Dec 2006 1:45 am
LeighW D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
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G'day Flack. I did try using a food grade spray silicone release agent. It didn't seem to make much difference (probably because the painted surface is not really smooth and the dust still had something to cling to or bond with).
I then worried about a long term effect on the paint and stopped using the spray. So no conclusive result. Just a bucket and water every week is all I have resorted to.
Leigh
PS - Important note to anyone wishing to try similar sprays: Keep the overspray away from brake disks as the effect might be that the car doesn't stop as effectively as before!!LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
I use warm water with a small amount of Woolmix and a sponge. Works a treat!
But if you're after a simple spray on spray off (ie without actual physical effort) then I don't know!Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
I know it sounds silly but water with a bit of lemon juice in it and a decent brush.
works a treat and leaves it smelling so fresh 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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Ding-Dong Matron
5th Dec 2006 8:28 am
mc101
Member Since: 01 Dec 2006
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 16
Meguirs do an alloy wheel cleaner which I've found to be pretty good on the LR and 911 - not cheap and only does the car twice but very good at removing break dust.. clear bottle with a greentop if i recall correctly.. cheers
5th Dec 2006 11:59 am
LeighW D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 918
Doctor Diesel, maybe the lemon juice acts as a deterrent for dogs who like to 'raise a leg' on wheels! Though it doesn't happen so much anymore in Australia due to dog control regulations.
LeighLeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
5th Dec 2006 1:06 pm
azure111s
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 155
I swear by a product called Wonder Wheels. Comes in a box with its own brush - work it in with the brush and rinse with clean water. Not cheap, but so good it even gets rid of the yellowy staining where the dust has discoloured teh wheels over time. No spraying involved, so doesn't affect the brakes
5th Dec 2006 1:50 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
I use a spray on wheel wax which prevents brake dust sticking, it still gets onto the wheels but comes straight off with a jet wash with no real effort.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
I swear by a product called Wonder Wheels. Comes in a box with its own brush - work it in with the brush and rinse with clean water. Not cheap, but so good it even gets rid of the yellowy staining where the dust has discoloured teh wheels over time. No spraying involved, so doesn't affect the brakes
You can get 5 litre packs of this for around £10 at costco....., however, if the lacquer on the wheel is scratched, it can corrode them.2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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5th Dec 2006 4:21 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23388
I had my D3 treated with Permagard as I knew I wasn't ever going to be bothered to wax it regularly. Really impressed by it, the wheels are treated as well & the brake dust washes off easily with the shampoo (must be ph neutral) that I use (Meguairs).
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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Its easy 'dip' them in mud, let it set and hey presto, the brake dust cant get to the wheels
5th Dec 2006 5:33 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
Re: Brake Dust On Wheels
Flack wrote:
Anybody got any other good tips for cleaning my wheels.
Flack.
Yes I have researched this in depth over a very long period of time in different seasons, climates, countries and driving conditions. The answer is clear and although not entirely obvious, it is by far the most cost effective means.
Don't bother your Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I am coming to that conclusion CrazyDave because I have used the wonder Wheels stuff and the different makes of wax & polish so it might time to say to it and get the wife to clean them.. she's always telling me that she's better at it than me...
Flack.
5th Dec 2006 7:32 pm
azure111s
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 155
If she's better at using Wonder Wheels then she'll get all the dust off no trouble
5th Dec 2006 9:44 pm
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