Removing brake dust
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I had baked on brake dust on my stock wheels after a wet day using ferodo ds2500 and again using Carbotech RP2 so I believe any pad compound will do this if it gets wet and heated up during track use.
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Originally Posted by f20kills' timestamp='1343695988' post='21900603
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
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Originally Posted by MMisencik157' timestamp='1343698728' post='21900698
[quote name='f20kills' timestamp='1343695988' post='21900603']
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
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It wasnt too bad and it came off after about 20 minutes of scrubbing. Maybe its because the tirerack wheels dont have a clear coat like the weds
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Originally Posted by LickyMYwalker' timestamp='1343705504' post='21900926
[quote name='MMisencik157' timestamp='1343698728' post='21900698']
[quote name='f20kills' timestamp='1343695988' post='21900603']
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
[quote name='f20kills' timestamp='1343695988' post='21900603']
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
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It wasnt too bad and it came off after about 20 minutes of scrubbing. Maybe its because the tirerack wheels dont have a clear coat like the weds
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oh they dont have a clear coat? i didnt know that! well i have SOME brake dust on mine but honestly its minute for how much i clean it
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Originally Posted by MMisencik157' timestamp='1343714211' post='21901144
[quote name='LickyMYwalker' timestamp='1343705504' post='21900926']
[quote name='MMisencik157' timestamp='1343698728' post='21900698']
[quote name='f20kills' timestamp='1343695988' post='21900603']
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
[quote name='MMisencik157' timestamp='1343698728' post='21900698']
[quote name='f20kills' timestamp='1343695988' post='21900603']
^^ Same here.
Never had issues running XR1/2s although I have read that getting them wet then heated (rainy track day) causes staining issues.
I do always wash my rims though before the next track day.
[/quote]
It wasnt too bad and it came off after about 20 minutes of scrubbing. Maybe its because the tirerack wheels dont have a clear coat like the weds
[/quote]
oh they dont have a clear coat? i didnt know that! well i have SOME brake dust on mine but honestly its minute for how much i clean it
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Nope not my black ones, I wonder how much it actually affects the amount of dust that can get stuck on though.
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I used this after my last track day: http://www.proformproducts.com/en/pr...77&category=25. It's a basic solvent that works on almost anything and won't damage the finish. Awesome for tar and cone marks, too.
I haven't tried, but I would assume any strong solvent like enamel reducer, acetone or lacquer thinner would work pretty well. As long as your wheels are powder coated or cleared, it won't hurt the finish. If you spray-bombed them, stay away from paint thinner.
Or if you want to give it some elbow grease, rubbing compound will polish it off. Extra-cut would be quickest: http://detailshoppe.com/-strse-208/3...und/Detail.bok (also works magic on hazy headlights).
I haven't tried, but I would assume any strong solvent like enamel reducer, acetone or lacquer thinner would work pretty well. As long as your wheels are powder coated or cleared, it won't hurt the finish. If you spray-bombed them, stay away from paint thinner.
Or if you want to give it some elbow grease, rubbing compound will polish it off. Extra-cut would be quickest: http://detailshoppe.com/-strse-208/3...und/Detail.bok (also works magic on hazy headlights).
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OP: go over to wash and wax forum and you can get some good info there.
I use P21S gel formula. If your wheels are cooled, this can be applied and allowed to soak/work for a little while. I've been able to keep my Black pf01's clean this way. However, p21s, Sonax, etc are really made to insure they dont damage the finish. For harder stains, you might have to graduate to an acid based cleaner. Check w&w for recommendations.
however, as said prevention is the best policy. Clean the wheels ASAP. And run black track wheels
I use P21S gel formula. If your wheels are cooled, this can be applied and allowed to soak/work for a little while. I've been able to keep my Black pf01's clean this way. However, p21s, Sonax, etc are really made to insure they dont damage the finish. For harder stains, you might have to graduate to an acid based cleaner. Check w&w for recommendations.
however, as said prevention is the best policy. Clean the wheels ASAP. And run black track wheels
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Yes, black race wheels for sure. Funny thing is I used to have the black 949s and changed to the silver because I liked the look better. Never had a issue with brake dust until reciently when I went to a agressive pad.
Front- XR3 pad dust (yes these rotors are f@#ked I know)
Rear- XR4 pad dust
I've heard oven cleaner works great but I've seen what it does to anadized finish and I'm scared it would ruin my wheels If I used it. I'll work on them some tomorrow or this weekend and update my thead with results.
Front- XR3 pad dust (yes these rotors are f@#ked I know)
Rear- XR4 pad dust
I've heard oven cleaner works great but I've seen what it does to anadized finish and I'm scared it would ruin my wheels If I used it. I'll work on them some tomorrow or this weekend and update my thead with results.